US House Void of Speaker as Continuing Resolution Approaches Expiration
The US House remains without a speaker as the continuing resolution enacted by Congress on September 30 approaches its expiration on November 17.
The House voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House on October 3 after the government narrowly avoided a partial shutdown. For two weeks, legislative business in the House has come to a grinding halt as Republicans remain divided on electing a candidate.
Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan remained short of the 217 votes needed to be elected speaker on Tuesday. The House is expected to...
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