Hayes Brown: Kevin McCarthy has prepared to make himself a permanent hostage to the most extreme members of his party.
to fast-track bills to the forefront, most often setting limits on how long the debate can last and how many amendments can be offered.the majority holding nine seats
and the minority getting only four. The House Freedom Caucus — which has been a thorn in the side of multiple GOP leaders now — has been insisting that three of its members sit on the committee, enough to block any legislation if they join Democrats in voting against it. BasedWhen taken together, it amounts to a significant reversal of years of power being accumulated in the hands of the speaker.
When taken together, it amounts to a significant reversal of years of power being accumulated in the hands of the speaker. That sounds good in theory, as does allowing members to offer up more amendments to bills, rather than just voting on the carefully crafted deals that party leadership hammers out. But trying to herd the House’s 435 members is a nightmare under ideal circumstances, as the last few days have shown us.
Moreover, the changes McCarthy has signed off on would make it all but impossible for him as speaker to
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