U. S. House of Representatives led by Republican is preparing a lot of laws
2023.01.08 02:07
U. S. House of Representatives led by Republican is preparing a lot of laws
Budrigannews.com – His party was already taking the first steps toward passing legislation just a few hours after Republican leader Kevin McCarthy finally secured the position of House speaker: the setting up of committees to look into China and the “weaponization of the federal government,” as well as a bill that might make it harder to get abortions in all parts of the country.
After four solid days of negotiation with a group of hardline conservatives in his caucus, McCarthy won the election for speaker of the U.S. House in the 15th round of voting in the early hours of Saturday. This was the longest speaker’s election in 160 years.
Republicans control the House with a narrow majority of 222-212 following a weaker-than-anticipated performance in the midterm elections in November. This gives just a few hardline members a significant amount of leverage to achieve their political and legislative objectives.
The prolonged conflict within the party brought to light the deep divisions that existed between mainstream conservatives and hard-right members of the Republican caucus. The conflict was only resolved when McCarthy agreed to significant concessions that will significantly reduce his power in comparison to the Democrat Nancy Pelosi, who was the speaker before him.
A 72-hour waiting period between a bill’s introduction and a vote are highlights of the House’s new rules, which will be put to a vote on Monday. and allowing any member to vote for the speaker’s confidence.
“I always heard from my father: After winning the gavel, McCarthy stated in a speech on Saturday morning, “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.” We will, in the end, I believe, be more efficient and effective.”
His office almost immediately issued a list of bills to be voted on once the rules package was approved on Monday, demonstrating its efficiency to the fullest. One of these is the establishment of a committee to look into rivalry between the Chinese government and the United States, as well as “the weaponization of the federal government.”
The following week, a bill will also be introduced that would “prohibit a healthcare practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.”
After the election, Democrats poured out caution as well as applause, including President Joe Biden, who congratulated McCarthy on his victory.
Biden released a statement in which he stated, “As I said after the midterms, I am prepared to work with Republicans when I can, and voters made clear that they expect Republicans to be prepared to work with me as well.” It is time to begin that process now that the House of Representatives leadership has been chosen.
The rules package will be approved when the House meets again on Monday. It has been stated that at least one Republican will not support it.
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