House Republicans unable to select new leader; Washington Week in Photos
The House of Representatives in Search of a Speaker
The House of Representatives finds itself in a state of limbo as it enters another week without a speaker. The Republicans have been unable to rally behind a candidate who can secure the majority support needed for a floor vote.
Initially, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise emerged as the nominee to replace the ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy. However, in a surprising twist, Scalise withdrew his candidacy the following day due to a significant number of defectors within the GOP’s narrow majority.
Undeterred, House Republicans held another closed-door vote on Friday, where Rep. Jim Jordan emerged victorious over Rep. Austin Scott to become the latest speaker nominee. As the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Jordan now faces the challenge of garnering support from the entire conference.
With no clear schedule for a floor vote, the House adjourned for the weekend. They will reconvene on Monday, with Jordan striving to secure the necessary 217 votes from his colleagues.
Meanwhile, the House remains at a standstill, despite the pressing need to pass legislation before the looming government shutdown deadline on November 17th. Additionally, there is a call for bipartisan support for Israel following the Hamas terrorist attack on October 7th.
Check out the captivating scenes from the Capitol captured by Washington Examiner photographer Graeme Jennings during the week of October 9th.
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How is the lack of a Speaker impacting the House’s ability to pass legislation and address pressing issues such as the government shutdown deadline and support for Israel
The House of Representatives in Search of a Speaker
The House of Representatives finds itself in a state of limbo as it enters another week without a speaker. The Republicans have been unable to rally behind a candidate who can secure the majority support needed for a floor vote.
Initially, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise emerged as the nominee to replace the ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy. However, in a surprising twist, Scalise withdrew his candidacy the following day due to a significant number of defectors within the GOP’s narrow majority.
Undeterred, House Republicans held another closed-door vote on Friday, where Rep. Jim Jordan emerged victorious over Rep. Austin Scott to become the latest speaker nominee. As the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Jordan now faces the challenge of garnering support from the entire conference.
With no clear schedule for a floor vote, the House adjourned for the weekend. They will reconvene on Monday, with Jordan striving to secure the necessary 217 votes from his colleagues.
Meanwhile, the House remains at a standstill, despite the pressing need to pass legislation before the looming government shutdown deadline on November 17th. Additionally, there is a call for bipartisan support for Israel following the Hamas terrorist attack on October 7th.
In the midst of this uncertainty, it is worth taking a moment to appreciate the captivating scenes from the Capitol, captured by Washington Examiner photographer Graeme Jennings during the week of October 9th.
For further updates and analysis on this ongoing situation, click here to read more from The Washington Examiner. The House of Representatives’ hunt for a speaker continues, and the outcome of this search will certainly have a significant impact on the future direction of the legislature.
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