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New House Speaker Mike Johnson Called Same-Sex Relationships A ‘Bizarre Choice’

Newly elected House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana), who finally filled the speakership after it remained vacant for three…

1 year ago

Jordan Reverses Himself And Says He Will Try A Third Vote For Speaker After Dropping Out Earlier

On Thursday morning, Rep. Jim Jordan(R-Ohio) announced that he would not seek a third vote for speaker after losing the…

1 year ago

Scalise Withdraws From House Speaker’s Race, Jordan Nominated To Take His Place As GOP Chaos Escalates

On Thursday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana) dropped out of the race to replace Kevin McCarthy as the House…

1 year ago

McCarthy Fails To Win Enough Votes For Speaker On First Two Ballots, Jeffries Is Top Vote-Getter

California Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy was blocked on two ballots by his conservative colleagues in his bid to become House speaker…

2 years ago

Kevin McCarthy Faces Possible Loss In House Speaker Vote

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-California) may not have the votes to become the House Speaker after the Republicans flipped…

2 years ago

Kevin McCarthy Says Democrats Can Take House Speakership If GOP Doesn’t Unite Behind Him

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-California) urged his fellow Republicans to "speak as one voice" in response to a movement…

2 years ago

Nancy Pelosi Elected House Speaker For Second Time, Makes History

California Rep. Nancy Pelosi on Thursday retook her former role as Speaker of the House, as the Democratic Party officially gained control…

6 years ago

Democrats Overwhelmingly Nominate Nancy Pelosi For House Speaker By Vote Of 203-32

Democrats on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted in favor of nominating California Rep. Nancy Pelosi for House Speaker, despite the veteran lawmaker facing strong…

6 years ago