The House Republican nominating conference for Speaker of the House began just after 10:00 a.m. this morning.  The first order of business was consideration of a Chip Roy amendment to Conference rules requiring that the Speaker-nominee reach 218 votes in Conference before advancing to the House floor.  This amendment was widely viewed as an obstacle […]

Kevin McCarthy has told the House Republican Conference that he will not be a candidate for Speaker when the House reconvenes to elect a Speaker. Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC), the Speaker pro tempore, has announced that no further votes will be conducted in the House this week. The House Republican Conference is expected to reconvene […]