Published 10/13/2023 9:28:00 a.m.

Some want to grant temporary House speaker more power as Republican gridlock stalls Congress

The House of Representatives is facing dysfunction and a lack of legislative progress, prompting Republicans to consider granting Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Patrick McHenry more authority.
McHenry's role was created to ensure Congress can continue functioning in the event of a crisis, but some Republicans are now urging him to take a more expansive approach to bring legislation to the floor.
While hardline conservatives and Democrats may resist giving McHenry more power, centrist Republicans and those concerned about national security see it as a potential solution to the House's problems.

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Some want to grant temporary House speaker more power as Republican gridlock stalls Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Rep. Patrick McHenry took the House speaker’s gavel for the first time, he slammed it down with such force at adjournment that it gained viral internet attention as the defining image of a House in turmoil. But since his abrupt appointment as speaker pro tempore last week following the unprecedented ouster […]

10/13/2023 4:18:40 a.m.·United States

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Some want to grant temporary House speaker more power as Republican gridlock stalls Congress

When Rep. Patrick McHenry took the House speaker's gavel for the first time, he slammed it down with such force at adjournment that it gained viral internet attention as the defining image of a House in turmoil.

10/13/2023 4:19:15 a.m.·Minneapolis, United States

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Some want to grant temporary House speaker more power as Republican gridlock stalls Congress

As Republicans struggle to unite around a House speaker candidate, some lawmakers want to temporarily grant more power to Rep. Patrick McHenry, the speaker pro tempore.

10/13/2023 2:53:00 p.m.·Sacramento, United States

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Portland Press Herald

Some want to grant temporary House speaker more power as gridlock stalls Congress

Rep. Patrick McHenry is presiding over the House as speaker pro tempore following the unprecedented ouster of Kevin McCarthy.

10/13/2023 11:39:17 a.m.·Portland, United States

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Some want to grant temporary House speaker more power as Republican gridlock stalls Congress

As Republicans struggle to unite around a House speaker candidate, some lawmakers want to temporarily grant more power to Rep. Patrick McHenry, the speaker pro tempore.

10/13/2023 2:53:00 p.m.·Boston, United States

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Some want to grant temporary House speaker more power as Republican gridlock stalls Congress

As Republicans struggle to unite around a House speaker candidate, some lawmakers want to temporarily grant more power to Rep. Patrick McHenry, the speaker pro tempore.

10/13/2023 2:53:00 p.m.·Cincinnati, United States

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Some want to grant temporary House speaker more power as Republican gridlock stalls Congress

Some want to grant temporary House speaker more power as Republican gridlock stalls Congress

Some want to grant temporary House speaker more power as Republican gridlock stalls Congress

Some want to grant temporary House speaker more power as Republican gridlock stalls Congress

Some want to grant temporary House speaker more power as Republican gridlock stalls Congress

Some want to grant temporary House speaker more power as Republican gridlock stalls Congress

Some want to grant temporary House speaker more power as gridlock stalls Congress

Some want to grant temporary House speaker more power as gridlock stalls Congress

Some want to grant temporary House speaker more power as Republican gridlock stalls Congress

Some want to grant temporary House speaker more power as Republican gridlock stalls Congress

Some want to grant temporary House speaker more power as Republican gridlock stalls Congress

Some want to grant temporary House speaker more power as Republican gridlock stalls Congress

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