Steve Scalise, R-La., arrives to a GOP conference meeting in the Capitol on Thursday, October 12, 2023.
WASHINGTON — Republican Steve Scalise endedlate Thursday after hardline holdouts refused to back the party’s nominee, throwing the GOP majority into deeper chaos with the chamber unable to function.
Asked if he would throw his support behind Jordan, Scalise said,"It’s got to be people that aren’t doing it for themselves and their own personal interest.” McCarthy said afterward that Scalise would remain as majority leader but had no other advice for his colleagues. The situation is not fully different from the start of the year, when McCarthy faced a similar backlash from a different group ofwho ultimately gave their votes to elect him speaker, then engineered his historic downfall.
As Congress sat idle, the Republicans spent a second day behind closed doors, arguing and airing grievances but failing to follow their own party rules and unite behind the nominee. It was the most vocal endorsement yet from Jordan, who had earlier offered to give his rival a nominating speech on the floor, and privately was telling lawmakers he would vote for Scalise and was encouraging his colleagues to do the same.Handfuls of hard-liners announced they were sticking with Jordan, McCarthy or someone other than Scalise.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
The worst job in Washington is within Steve Scalise’s graspHow the next speaker of the House of Representatives may play his hand
Weiterlesen »
House Republicans Nominate Steve Scalise for SpeakerU.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) talks to the media as he leaves a meeting of House Republicans hearing from members running for House speaker in the Longworth House Office Building on October 10, 2023 in Washington, DC.
Weiterlesen »
The Next House Speaker: the Guy With a David Duke Scandal or a Jan. 6 RingleaderRepresentative Jim Jordan watches Representative Steve Scalise, both Republicans, during a news conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on April 27, 2023.
Weiterlesen »
Jimmy Savile investigator blasted over remarks on The ReckoningSteve Coogan as you've never seen him before.
Weiterlesen »
Steve Clarke swerves Rodri revenge missionThe Tartan Army are on their way to Spain for a major game that could formally book a trip to Germany.
Weiterlesen »
Steve Clarke confident Scotland’s best performance is good enough to match SpainScotland will qualify for next summer’s finals in Germany if they avoid defeat in Seville.
Weiterlesen »