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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Representative 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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House Majority Leader Nominated for Speaker
A full vote of the House is not yet scheduled. Representative Steve Scalise of Louisiana won the secret ballot from members of his party in the House on…
Read MoreNo Clear Front Runner in Selection of House Speaker
The war in Israel is adding pressure for a decision. None of the individuals under consideration for Speaker of the House has a clear path to the position,…
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Potentials for Next House Speaker Lining Up
Representatives Scalise, Jordan, Emmer, and others are candidates. After the ouster of Representative Kevin McCarthy of California as House Speaker, other members of Congress are seeking the opportunity…
Read MoreRepresentative Scalise Diagnosed with Blood Cancer
The congressman from Louisiana calls the condition “very treatable” as he begins treatments. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana has been given a diagnosis of multiple myeloma,…
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House Votes Down Advancement of Gas Stove Bill
Majority members voted to halt legislation that would prohibit the ban on the appliances. As some state and local governments have begun banning gas-fueled appliances in new buildings…
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House Unveils Lower Energy Costs Act
Intends to return energy independence to the U.S. Members of the House leadership on Tuesday unveiled a 200-page bill that Majority Leader Steve Scalise says is intended to…
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Border Security of America Act Introduced in House
Border policies are a complete disaster, one legislator says. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California, House Minority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik of New…
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Legislators Try to Get Vote on Born Alive Bill
A discharge petition would force the House to consider the measure. Lawmakers are trying to force a vote on legislation that would put in place requirements for the…
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