These changes might not substantially change the way all of Congress passes new laws so much as constantly reminding Speaker McCarthy that he’s on a “very short leadership leash.”
holding out against U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s
McCarthy offered these changes as concessions in exchange for Boebert’s support. Or, rather, Boebert merely voted “present” during the final House vote for speaker rather than actively voting against McCarthy. with Boebert and the other Republicans opposing his speakership, McCarthy agreed to assign some of them to select House committees, positioning them to have more influence on proposed legislation over the next two years.
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