#The Republicans voting against McCarthy

#The Republicans voting against McCarthy

The Republicans voting against McCarthy As House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) bid for Speaker hangs in the balance, several far-right members of his own party have indicated that they plan to oppose him in Tuesday’s vote.  The five “Never Kevin” Republicans — Reps. Andy Biggs (Ariz.), Matt Gaetz (Fla.), Ralph Norman (S.C.), Matt Rosendale…

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#House sends marriage equality bill to Biden’s desk

#House sends marriage equality bill to Biden’s desk

House sends marriage equality bill to Biden’s desk The House on Thursday passed a bill to safeguard marriage equality, sending the measure to President Biden’s desk and marking the first time Congress has provided federal protections for same-sex marriage. The legislation, titled the Respect for Marriage Act, passed in a 258-169-1 vote. Thirty-nine Republicans joined…

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#Democrats face uncertainties amid invigorating successes

#Democrats face uncertainties amid invigorating successes

Democrats face uncertainties amid invigorating successes House Democrats returned to Washington on Monday feeling newly invigorated by their strong performance in the midterm elections, but also facing uncertain terrain on two big fronts: The lower chamber remains too close to call, and the future of Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) remains unknown.Pelosi had previously pledged to…

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