Buyer beware: House Republicans hint at early headaches for GOPLeader Kevin McCarthy speakership
Rep. Tony Gonzales , who has stood by Rep. Kevin McCarthy throughout the long-winded speakership row, balked at the package, which has been paramount to McCarthy's efforts to court Republican holdouts."I am a NO on the house rules package. Welcome to the 118th Congress," Gonzales tweeted.— Tony Gonzales January 7, 2023 He did not immediately elaborate on why he is opposed to the deal.
Gonzales had publicly repudiated Republican defectors, chiding that they"thumbed their nose" at former President Donald Trump's endorsement of McCarthy. Still, despite Gonzales's public concerns, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick , who is regarded as one of the most bipartisan members of the lower chamber, has reportedly backed the reform package and expressed confidence it will pass.— Jake Sherman January 7, 2023 During the most recent round of voting, McCarthy managed to peel off 14 of the 20 Republican holdouts, locking down 213-211 votes in favor with three absences and six Republicans opposed. He can only afford to lose four Republicans.
In spite of his prior losses, McCarthy was confident about his prospects, telling reporters,"When we come back tonight, we'll have the votes to get this done once and for all," ahead of the 10 p.m. vote, which is the 14th round. Congressional business has been put in limbo amid the standstill, as the members have not yet been sworn in. McCarthy has already moved into the speaker's office.
This has been the longest speaker election since 1859, with the previous race lasting more than one round taking place in 1923. Rep. Ken Buck and Rep.-elect Wesley Hunt , who were absent earlier in the day, are reportedly expected to return to the 10 p.m. vote. If all members of Congress are present, McCarthy will need 218 votes to claim the gavel.
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