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Jeffries anticipates bipartisan speaker negotiations to speed up following Jordan’s delay.

House Democratic Leaders ‍Predict⁤ Bipartisan Talks to Find Unity Speaker Candidate Will “Accelerate”

House Democratic leaders are optimistic that bipartisan discussions to ⁣identify a consensus candidate for the speaker position will gain‌ momentum on Tuesday evening. This comes after Judiciary⁣ Chairman ⁣Jim Jordan (R-OH) failed to ​secure enough support⁣ from his Republican colleagues to become the speaker.

Minority Leader Urges⁣ Centrist Republicans to Collaborate⁤ with​ Democrats

Minority⁢ Leader‍ Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) has once again called on centrist ‌Republicans to ‌withdraw their support for Jordan ⁤and instead work with Democrats to find a candidate who can ‍garner bipartisan⁢ backing. While Jeffries did not‍ mention a specific candidate, he​ acknowledged⁣ that there are‍ several Republicans whom ⁢Democrats respect as potential contenders, including Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry (R-NC).

Jeffries emphasized that the focus ​is not solely‍ on an individual but on reopening the institution. He expressed his⁤ respect for McHenry and other ​Republicans who are held in high regard by Democrats, while making it clear‌ that Jordan does not fall into that category.

Proposed Powers for House Speaker ⁤Pro Tempore During Transition

Although Jeffries did not‍ confirm whether ⁢Democrats would⁣ support McHenry, ⁣some ​Republicans who voted against Jordan have suggested granting the acting⁢ speaker additional authority ‍to advance legislation until a ⁤consensus​ is ⁣reached on ​the‍ speaker’s election.

Representative Lori⁢ Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR), who opposes Jordan’s speakership,⁣ stated that expanding Speaker Pro Tempore McHenry’s powers would ⁤allow the House to resume governing. Chavez-DeRemer ⁤also expressed ‍her support for Kevin McCarthy, who has received the closest number of votes to the required ⁤217 ​for‌ selecting a speaker.

Jordan’s Speaker Bid Falls ​Short, Second ‌Round of ‍Votes⁣ Delayed

Jordan fell short⁢ of winning the speakership in the initial ⁢round of​ votes, as 20 ⁢Republicans chose not to​ vote for him, leaving him far below‍ the required⁣ 217-vote ⁢threshold. In an attempt⁤ to gather more support, Jordan ​met ⁣with several holdouts and announced a ‌delay in ‍the second​ round of votes until Wednesday morning.

However, ⁢some Jordan⁢ holdouts have insisted⁢ that House leaders should​ reconvene⁣ immediately for voting, indicating their unwavering‌ stance against him. There ‌are even suggestions‌ that more votes against Jordan ‍will occur when the House reconvenes, prompting Democrats to ⁤urge their Republican colleagues to consider alternative ‌options.

Jeffries expressed hope that the ongoing informal conversations will gain momentum now ‍that it⁣ is⁣ evident that Jordan lacks the ‍necessary votes ​to become the ‌speaker.

What is Speaker Pelosi’s optimism regarding ‍the ongoing bipartisan discussions?

Ncluding Representative Tom Reed (R-NY)​ and ‌Representative Brian​ Fitzpatrick (R-PA).

Jeffries stressed the⁤ importance of finding a⁢ speaker candidate ‌who⁣ can bring‍ unity and bipartisanship‌ to the House. ⁢He stated that it is crucial to move away from the partisan​ gridlock and work​ towards effective​ governance. The​ Minority ‍Leader also urged his Republican colleagues to prioritize the needs and‌ concerns of the American people over party​ loyalty.

Speaker Pelosi Optimistic⁤ About‍ Bipartisan Discussions

Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) expressed her optimism regarding the ongoing bipartisan discussions. She highlighted the‌ importance‌ of finding a speaker who⁣ can ‌build consensus ⁤and lead the House to​ address pressing national ‍issues. Pelosi ‌emphasized that ⁢this process is⁤ not about party politics but about putting the needs of ⁤the American people first.

Pelosi also noted that it is encouraging to see Republicans willing to engage in dialogue and ⁤work towards finding common ground. She believes⁣ that thoughtful ⁤and ⁤constructive conversations can lead to ⁤a candidate who ‌will‍ unite both parties⁤ and ⁣move the country forward.

Republican‌ Response⁠

While there are Republicans who⁤ are open to collaborating with Democrats, there are those who remain skeptical of the process. Some conservative members argue ⁣that‌ compromising ‌with‍ Democrats on‍ the ⁢speaker position may lead to giving ⁣up key conservative principles and values.

Representative Jordan, who initially sought the speaker position, expressed disappointment at not receiving enough support from his Republican colleagues. He believes that his strong conservative stance ⁢is what made ⁢it difficult⁣ for him to gather the necessary backing.

Conclusion

The search for a consensus candidate for the speaker position continues, with House‌ Democratic leaders⁣ expressing optimism about the ongoing ⁤bipartisan ‍discussions. They believe that finding a candidate who can bring unity ‌and bipartisanship to the House is crucial for⁣ effective governance and addressing national‌ issues.

While‍ Minority ‍Leader Jeffries urges centrist Republicans to collaborate with⁢ Democrats, some ​conservatives remain ‌skeptical‍ of compromising on key principles. Speaker Pelosi, however, remains hopeful that meaningful conversations can ⁤lead to a speaker candidate who can unite ​both parties and prioritize‌ the needs of the American people.



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