GOP figures are calling for Speaker Pro Tem Patrick McHenry to be granted more powers so the House can get back to passing legislation.
Rep. Jim Jordan's failure to be elected House Speaker has reignited calls to expand the powers of Patrick McHenry, the speaker pro tempore.The Ohio congressman's bid to succeed Kevin McCarthy stumbled on Tuesday after he lost the support of 20 Republicans, preventing him from reaching the 217 majority needed in the House vote.Another ballot is scheduled for Wednesday, with no clear indication that Jordan will be able to persuade enough of the GOP defectors to back him.
'Speaker Pro Tempore McHenry is a lot better solution than gridlock and chaos. He should be empowered this week, and let's get on with the peoples' business,' Gingrich wrote in his blog on Tuesday.Boehner shared Gingrinch's comment on X, formerly Twitter, adding: 'I agree.'Before Tuesday's House vote, Rep.
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