BREAKING: Source tells me the closed-room background why the 14 are now backing McCarthy.
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The motion to vacate is key.
It’s a privilege motion (supersedes all other business except adjournment) that takes only one movant. If invoked, McCarthy would need a majority of 218 to STAY as Speaker.
It’s a privilege motion (supersedes all other business except adjournment) that takes only one movant. If invoked, McCarthy would need a majority of 218 to STAY as Speaker.
This effectively neuters McCarthy. The original 20 have a pact that if McCarthy does anything outside his promises, they will vote to not retain and he’s gone.
The rest of the rules package would mark the first time HRC would have independent authority from leadership in over 60 years—good for accountability and the public.
Process requires the vote for speaker to happen first, member swearing-in, then rules package; however, if McCarthy tries to back out of any concession, he won’t have the votes for any rules package and we’re back to a stall. Congress can’t move without a rules package affirmed.
Source tells me the 10pm vote is likely going to see a consensus and McCarthy elected.
Bottom line: With this rules package, the 20 have achieved an historic accountability oversight and check on leadership and the Speaker’s power.
I would consider this a TOTAL WIN for Gaetz & Co, the MAGA movement, and therefore America.
Declare victory and let’s get to work! 🙌
I would consider this a TOTAL WIN for Gaetz & Co, the MAGA movement, and therefore America.
Declare victory and let’s get to work! 🙌
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