'We don't deserve the majority,' said Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.).
ahead of a planned third ballot — will require support from Democrats in order to alleviate the speaker crisis that has paralyzed Congress for more than two weeks.Reps. Debbie Lesko , Nathaniel Moran , Lance Gooden and Mariannette Miller-Meeks said in a closed-door GOP conference that Jordan should step aside, according to a source in the room.
Rep. Jim Banks , an influential conservative running for Senate, called the escape hatch an "historic betrayal" and "the biggest 'F you' to Republican voters." Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called Jordan's decision "disappointing" and vowed to vote against the resolution.a "constitutional desecration" and vowed to "do everything possible to stop it."
McHenry has taken a limited interpretation of his role as speaker pro tem thus far, and it's unclear what concessions Democrats might demand in exchange for empowering him until January.
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