Reps. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., and Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., have apparently buried the hatchet after a tense moment on the House floor late Friday night, when Rogers was physically restrained from going after his colleague.
Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., left, pulls Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., back as they talk with Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., and others during the 14th round of voting for speaker as the House meets for the fourth day to try and elect a speaker and convene the 118th Congress in Washington, Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. At right is Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C. Reps. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., and Matt Gaetz, R-Fla.
Rogers quoted Gaetz and added:"I regret that I briefly lost my temper on the House Floor Friday evening and appreciate Matt’s kind understanding."
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