Tag: House of Representatives
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What the House’s recent rule vote means for McCarthy’s leadership
Last Tuesday, an unprecedented event took place in the House of Representatives. For the first time in 21 years, a rule was voted down on the House floor. Eleven Republican members, breaking party lines, joined Democrats in sinking the rule. The rule in question refers to a set of instructions that determine which legislation is…
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House Republicans Vote Down Rule for the First Time in 21 Years
Last Tuesday, a significant event took place in the House of Representatives: a rule was voted down on the House floor for the first time in 21 years. This was unusual because, in recent years, members of the majority party have almost always voted in line with their party on rule votes. However, in this…
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House Republicans Defeat Own Party’s Rule
Last Tuesday, something noteworthy occurred in the House of Representatives: for the first time in 21 years, a rule was voted down on the House floor. Eleven Republican members voted with Democrats to sink the rule, rather than voting with their own majority party, as has been nearly automatic on rule votes in recent years.…
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House Republican Defectors Embarrass Party Leaders
Last Tuesday, something remarkable happened in the House of Representatives: a rule was voted down on the floor for the first time in 21 years. Eleven Republican members voted with Democrats against the rule, which dictates which legislation is eligible for formal consideration and what kinds of debate will be permissible. Leaders of both parties…