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politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"GOP Rep. Mike Gallagher's Early Resignation Imperils House Majority"

Rep. Mike Gallagher, a Republican from Wisconsin, has announced his resignation from Congress effective April 19, 2024, further reducing the GOP's slim majority in the House of Representatives to 217-213. His departure will leave the House Speaker with little margin for losing Republican votes on key issues. Gallagher's resignation follows a string of early exits by GOP members, including Rep. Ken Buck, Rep. Bill Johnson, and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

via New York Post |

#house-gop #house-of-representatives #politics

politics1 year ago•5 min saved

"GOP Faces Further Setbacks as Margin Shrinks and Divisions Deepen"

The GOP's shrinking majority in the House, now at 219-213, is causing headaches as they navigate legislative battles and internal divisions. The recent loss of a Republican seat to the Democrats in a special election further tightens the margin, making every vote crucial. Speaker Mike Johnson faces the challenge of uniting a turbulent conference and demonstrating Republican legislative capability ahead of November's elections, while also contending with the impact of the slim majority on passing messaging bills and impeachment efforts.

via The Hill|

#gop #house-majority #legislative-battles

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"House Republican Majority Continues to Shrink Amidst Critical Issues and Democratic Gains"

The House Republican majority has further diminished with Democrat Tom Suozzi's victory in a special House election in New York, leaving the GOP with a slim margin that allows for only two defections from the party line on votes. This comes as Congress faces critical issues, including funding the government and a pending emergency national security spending bill. The narrow majority increases the leverage of individual House Republicans and poses challenges for Speaker Mike Johnson in managing the party.

via The New York Times|

#congress #house-republican-majority #politics

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

The Impact of Kevin McCarthy's Resignation on House GOP's Majority

The resignation of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, along with other expected resignations and the recent expulsion of a former Republican representative, highlights the challenges faced by the slim House GOP majority. The GOP majority could shrink to the point where they can only afford to lose two votes on any party-line measure, depending on the timing of resignations, special elections, and the outcome of the upcoming New York special election. The slim majority increases the significance of member absences and "present" votes, and it also raises concerns about potential party-line votes on impeachment articles against President Biden. McCarthy's resignation will not immediately change the majority cushion, but future vacancies and special elections could further impact the majority math.

via The Hill|

#house-gop #party-line-votes #politics