Both Republican and Democratic senators emphasize that any successor to Kevin McCarthy will inherit the divided government that befell him — with another shutdown looming.

  • @SalamendaciousOP
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    41 year ago

    The speaker doesn’t need to be a member of the house

    • @[email protected]
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      1 year ago

      Technically sure, but it will be. A non-member has never been elected speaker.

      • @AssPennies
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        21 year ago

        A speaker has never been ousted, either… till now.

        • @SalamendaciousOP
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          11 year ago

          We’re in uncharted territory