Steve Scalise was nominated by a majority of the conference, but did not have the support of 217 lawmakers needed to claim the gavel on the House floor.
There is zero reason for Democrats to throw any votes behind a Republican speaker. If the majority party can’t find a leader they agree on, that’s on them. Dems only need 5 Reps to back Jefferies.
There is zero reason for Democrats to throw any votes behind a Republican speaker. If the majority party can’t find a leader they agree on, that’s on them. Dems only need 5 Reps to back Jefferies.