Showing posts with label Steve Scalise. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Steve Scalise. Show all posts

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Louisiana Republican Steve Scalise Withdraws From U.S. House Speaker Race


At a conference meeting on Thursday night, Steve Scalise, the Louisiana Republican who holds the position of House majority leader, declared he was giving up on his quest to become speaker.

Following a full day of protracted negotiations with fellow Republicans that many deemed fruitless, the announcement was made.

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Scalise secures GOP Speaker nomination


House Republicans on Wednesday nominated Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) to be the next Speaker, sending his candidacy to the House floor following Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) stunning ouster last week, multiple lawmakers told The Hill.....MORE