Rep. James Comer told NBC's 'Meet the Press' that newly elected House Speaker Kevin McCarthy 'needs a chance' to govern but he was 'not convinced' that there would not be a motion to remove McCarthy from the speaker position throughout the 118th Congress.
Rep. James Comer told NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday that newly elected House Speaker
The concession essentially transfers a significant amount of power from House leadership to the rank-and-file members, who may choose at any time to wield that power and force a vote to oust McCarthy if they disagree with his speakership.
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