U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Saks, has a message for Republicans who don't support U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy as House speaker. alpolitics
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Amid Kevin McCarthy’s struggles to become House speaker, a top McCarthy ally and Republican congressman from Alabama “promised” to ban any Republican who don’t vote for the California representative from sitting on committees. U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Saks, a member of the House Steering Committee, which makes recommendations for committee chairmen, said his warning was more than a threat.
“I promised it,” the Alabama Republican said after a meeting of the House Republican Caucus, according toWhile having a plurality of support among Republicans, including all six GOP members from the Alabama delegation, McCarthy hasas hardline Republicans have withheld their support. Tuesday’s vote marked the first time in 100 years that the vote for House speaker has gone to more than one ballot.If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
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