The floor defeat underscored the G.O.P. resistance Speaker Kevin McCarthy was facing as he struggled to round up votes to avoid a government shutdown.
Tag: Republican Party
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Lawmakers Give New Senate Dress Code a Dressing Down
Some senators worry that more casual dress might breed disrespect for Congress. Others argue that the harshest critics have already debased the institution, even in business attire.
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Urgency Grows for DeSantis in Iowa as Trump Looks to Finish Him Off
Despite spending far more time campaigning across the must-win state, Ron DeSantis still trails Donald Trump by double digits. And now Mr. Trump is stepping up his visits.
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Kevin McCarthy Elevated the Extremists. He Is Living With the Consequences.
Kevin McCarthy is out of compliance with several of his promises — or at least several that House radicals claim he made.
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The Road From Mitt Romney to MAGA
Economic conservatives tried to use extremists and got used themselves.