McCarthy Ousted, Legislation Frozen - What Does This Mean for Americans?

With no permanent speaker in line, passing important legislation that may be key to avoiding a looming government shutdown must be put on hold.

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Historic House Vote Leaves Kevin McCarthy Ousted as Speaker

This is the first time a Speaker has been successfully expelled in American history.

President Biden insists House quickly elect a Speaker after McCarthy ousted by GOP

Legislative business is at a standstill until the House re-elects the next Speaker.

Arkansas Gov. Sanders Slams Biden in GOP Rebuttal

Trump Endorsed Governor, Sarah Huckabee Sanders of Arkansas, was chosen to give the GOP Rebuttal to President Biden's State of the Union address.

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Biden Delivers Second State of the Union Address: "Finish the Job"

President Biden delivered his first State of the Union address on Tuesday evening where he discussed his four part Unity Agenda. This focused on beating the opioid and overdose epidemic, ending cancer, prioritizing the mental health crisis; and reducing veteran suicide.

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Pelosi Steps Down from House Leadership

Although Pelosi has announced her departure from her leadership role, she will serve the rest of the term for her position in Congress that she was just reelected for during the recent midterm elections.

House Passes the Respect for Marriage Act

The House passed the Respect for Marriage Act, in hopes of codifying same-sex marriage. In the wake of the recent overturn of Roe v. Wade, Democrat Jerry Nadler created this bill to ensure that the Supreme Court cannot overturn Obergefell v. Hodges.

New Year...New Biden Objectives

The administration also looks to protect the right to vote in upcoming elections, reform harmful and unfair police practices, and continue to fill empty positions in the federal government.