House Republicans push for new rules targeting maverick holdouts

House Republicans have a new problem as leaders look to quash party rebels

There’s major internal conflict within the Republican Party. Politico spoke with six House Republicans, who said discussions are underway about potentially penalizing members who oppose key GOP procedural measures or take actions that challenge party leadership. The lawmakers spoke on the condition of anonymity.Things are expected to play out as early as next week as House GOP works to finalize its conference rules package. If leadership reaches…

Civil war looms as GOP targets ‘maverick’ MAGA rebels who ‘sabotage’ party: report

Republicans heading into the House minority are now aiming their anger at a familiar target inside their own ranks.GOP lawmakers are weighing new conference rules to discipline "maverick" holdouts who vote against key procedural motions or otherwise undercut party leaders, Politico reported Friday, citing six people who spoke on condition of anonymity. The fight could come to a head as soon as next week, when the conference finalizes its rules p…

House GOP Pushes for New Rules Targeting Mavericks

“House Republicans are discussing whether to discipline members who vote against key GOP procedural motions or otherwise seek to undermine party leaders,” Politico reports. “The controversial fight is set to play out as the House GOP finalizes its conference rules package as soon as next week. If successful, it could begin to pull back power […]

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House Republicans push for new rules targeting maverick holdouts

House Republicans are discussing whether to discipline members who vote against key GOP procedural motions or otherwise seek to undermine party leaders, according to six people granted anonymity to describe the behind-the-scenes effort. The controversial fight is set to play out as the House GOP…