Republican Denies Secret ‘Addendum’ To House Rules

A House Republican denies the existence secret “addendum” To the rules package which will govern the lower chamber over the next two-years.

Rep. French Hill (R.A.), spoke briefly to the House floor ahead of Monday’s vote. He addressed reports about three pages of additional provisions that were not included in the bill. Visible to the publicDemocrats were born out of this. Raising concerns about transparency.

“There is no addendum to this package … There’s no three-page addendum. There’s no extra stuff. Everything in the House rules package is posted on the House website,” Hill stated.

PunchBowl News reported earlier in the day that Kevin McCarthy, the House Speaker (Republican-Statesman), and his allies had negotiated a deal. “secret three-page addendum” With the House Freedom Caucus in order to win the support of its members. “This pact includes the most controversial concessions McCarthy made in order to become speaker – three seats on the Rules Committee for conservatives, freezing spending at FY2022 levels, a debt-ceiling strategy, coveted committee assignments and more,” According to the report.

The Wall Street Journal was cited Two people who are familiar with negotiation techniques. “said that any agreement Mr. McCarthy made with his onetime detractors wouldn’t be released in writing ahead of the rules vote, and maybe not ever.”

Some Democratic members of Congress used Twitter to spread awareness about the reporting.

“There is a secret three page addendum to the House Rules that secured the support of the wackiest members of the House and the American public deserves to know what’s in it,” tweeted Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI).

There is a secret three page addendum to the House Rules that secured the support of the wackiest members of the House and the American public deserves to know what’s in it.

— Brian Schatz (@brianschatz) January 9, 2023

Hill denied it, but Rep. Ken Calvert (R. CA), a Steering Committee member, has not. According to Axios, he told them His office was “taking a look at” The addendum. Calvert said that he didn’t know if each member had been sent a copy.

At least one GOP branch appears to have the famous 3-page House rules addendum.

“We’re taking a look at it … we’re just going through it,” Rep. Ken Calvert tells us about his time on the Steering Committee. @Axios

When asked if the members received a copy, the answer was “Yes.” “I don’t know if everybody has.”

— Andrew Solender (@AndrewSolender) January 9, 2023

The internet allows you to access a 55-page document. The rules are outlined After securing a narrow majority in the 2022 midterm election, the 118th Congress was elected.

Given the likelihood that Democrats will vote against it, Republican leaders cannot afford to lose just a few votes. Rep. Tony Gonzalez (R-TX) It was not his opinion.Rep. Nancy Mace, R-SC), was elected to the office of President. “on the fence” to say that she will vote “yes” It.

NEW: Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., said that she would vote yes to the House rules package.

Abortion could be a hot topic in the new Congress. Representatives from purple areas may seek to avoid it “severely curtailing” Punchbowl News founder: Abortion rights @JakeSherman pic.twitter.com/uBacaACI6V

— Meet the Press (@MeetThePress) January 9, 2023

Hill, who was one of the GOP members trying to rally support behind McCarthy last week, insisted the only addition made during negotiations was in regard to the motion to vacate the chair, making it so only one member is needed to call for a no-confidence vote in the speaker.

Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA), who spoke immediately after Hill, rejected his denial. “I know it exists. It’ll come out sooner or later,” he said, adding, “It would be nice if there was a little more transparency and openness from the other side.”

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