Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise, head of the Republican caucus, who informally secured his party’s nomination to replace Kevin McCarthy after he was ousted on Oct. 3, failed to secure the necessary support (217 votes). , because of the fratricidal conflicts between the so-called moderates and the Trumps in the GOP.
The Republican candidate for the office of speaker of the House of Representatives announced on Thursday night that he is withdrawing his candidacy, with the body, paralyzed for more than a week, sinking further into the crisis.
Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise, head of the Republican caucus, who informally secured his party’s nomination to replace Kevin McCarthy after he was ousted on Oct. 3, failed to secure the necessary support (217 votes). , because of the fratricidal conflicts between the so-called moderates and the Trumps in the GOP.
“I have just shared with my colleagues that I am withdrawing my candidacy for speaker,” Mr. Scalise told reporters.
“There is still work to be done,” he said, adding emphatically that “some” have their own goals they are promoting.
House Republicans spent hours negotiating behind closed doors yesterday but were unable to overcome division and vote for Mr Scalise. They cannot withstand more than four eliminations, as they control the body with a marginal majority (221-212).
The House therefore remains without a speaker for ten days, after the historic pause of Mr. McCarthy.
Source :Skai
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