He would have fallen short of the necessary votes. After a number of secret ballots in a closed-door session on Tuesday, Representative Tom Emmer of Minnesota, the House…
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Search for Speaker Sees Nine Potential Candidates
Closed-door meeting held ahead of Tuesday’s secret ballot. Nine new candidates have entered the race to fill the vacancy for Speaker of the House. They engaged in a closed-door…
Read MoreSean Casten, United States Representative for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District
Sean Casten is United States Representative for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District. He has served since 2019. We pray that God will guide him as he represents the people of…
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Representative Jordan Again Falls Short in Vote for House Speaker
Twenty-five members of his party did not vote for him. Despite an impassioned nomination speech by former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio failed to secure…
Read MoreLinda Sanchez, U.S. Representative for California’s 38th Congressional District
Linda Sanchez is U.S. Representative for California’s 38th Congressional District. She has served since 2002 and serves on the House Ways and Means Committee. We pray that God will…
Read MoreThe House Again Fails to Elect Speaker
Representative Jordan lost support in the second vote. Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio did not secure sufficient votes to become the Speaker of the House in a second…
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Legislators Seek Maximum Sanctions on Iran
“Iran must be held fully accountable,” they say. One hundred thirteen bipartisan members of Congress, led by Representatives Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey, Don Bacon of Nebraska, Jared…
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Senate Working to Quickly Approve Military Aid for Israel
Majority Leader Schumer hopes actions motivate the House. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York said on Sunday that the Senate is working to pass a military…
Read MoreLucy McBath, United States Representative for Georgia’s 7th Congressional District
Lucy McBath is United States Representative for Georgia’s 7th Congressional District. She has served as a Representative since 2019. We pray that God will guide her as she represents…
Read MoreRepresentative Scalise Withdraws and Speaker Search Begins Again
Legislators are meeting behind closed doors. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana pulled out of the contest for Speaker of the House of Representatives after he did…
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