In a surprising turn of events, House Republicans have decided to abandon their push to empower a temporary speaker, Rep. Patrick McHenry, following fierce pushback within the party. After a nearly four-hour internal meeting, multiple Republicans confirmed that there was virtually no path forward for the proposal. The plan, which aimed to reopen the House after 16 days without a speaker, faced criticism from several Republicans who deemed it divisive and potentially leading to a GOP civil war.
This development marks a setback for House Republicans, who have been in chaos since eight members, including former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, were ousted 16 days ago. Speaker designee Jim Jordan, despite earlier indications, currently lacks the necessary votes to secure the speaker’s gavel.
While talks continue about potential alternative approaches, including a proposal by Rep. David Joyce, Republicans are cautious about bringing any plan to the floor without majority support within the party. The situation remains fluid, with ongoing discussions within the GOP about finding a resolution amidst the looming government spending deadlines and aid requests for international crises.
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