A band of House conservatives Friday voted down a GOP bill to avoid a government shutdown. The vote marked a significant — and embarrassing — defeat for Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) …

A band of House conservatives Friday voted down a GOP bill to avoid a government shutdown. The vote marked a significant — and embarrassing — defeat for Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) …

  • Rapidcreek@reddthat.com
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    1 year ago

    Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) confirmed to CNN that the House will try to pass a stopgap spending bill that will require Democratic votes.

    When asked if he is concerned that a member, like Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), could move to oust him over this bill, McCarthy replied: “If I have to risk my job for standing up for American public, I will do that.”

    It’s supposed to be a clean CR.

    Thing is it will probably take 45 days if McCarthy is discharged to sort out the speaker’s chair,