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Scott Baugh (R) called Rep. Katie Porter (D) tonight to concede in the CA-47 House race, per two sources with knowledge. A close and highly competitive contest in Orange County, California. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SpeakerBoehner: Congratulations @SpeakerPelosi on a remarkable, historic run of service in the People's House. We were able to disagree… — PolitiTweet.org

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McConnell on Pelosi, cont’d: “but I have seen firsthand the depth and intensity of her commitment to public service. There is no question that the impact of Speaker Pelosi’s consequential and path-breaking career will long endure.” 2/2 — PolitiTweet.org

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McConnell on Pelosi: “I congratulate Speaker Pelosi on concluding her historic tenure as House Democrats’ leader and her second stint as Speaker of the House. The Speaker and I have disagreed frequently and forcefully over the years,…” 1/2 — PolitiTweet.org

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GOP Rep. Dan Meuser: "I was here because it was historic. The first woman Speaker of the House and now, stepping down for the second time. So she’s quite a lady — and I don’t necessarily mean that always in a positive way." https://t.co/MfRle5TgDp — PolitiTweet.org

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New: McCarthy skips Pelosi's retirement speech as some Republicans pay grudging respect Kevin McCarthy, who hopes to take Pelosi’s gavel, said he “had meetings” and suggested she should have announced it during votes. w/ @frankthorp @lizbrownkaiser: https://t.co/MfRle5TgDp — PolitiTweet.org

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.@BernieSanders intends to be chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee in the new Congress, says Sanders deputy chief of staff @cascamike. — PolitiTweet.org

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Rep. Bennie Thompson says there's general agreement in the Democratic caucus about who ought to be in the new leadership team: He mentions @RepJeffries @RepPeteAguilar @RepKClark. — PolitiTweet.org

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.@RepJeffries — who has been endorsed by Hoyer and Clyburn to be the next House Democratic leader — declines to discuss his plans. “Now is the moment for us to continue to celebrate Speaker Pelosi,” he says. — PolitiTweet.org

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.@WhipClyburn: "Speaker Pelosi has left an indelible mark on Congress and the country, and I look forward to her continued service and doing whatever I can to assist our new generation of Democratic Leaders which I hope to be Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, and Pete Aguilar." https://t.co/cKlByDAU3w — PolitiTweet.org

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Full @LeaderHoyer letter to Democrats: "Now is the time for a new generation of leaders, and I am proud to offer my strong endorsement to Hakeem Jeffries for Democratic Leader, a role in which he will make history for the institution of the House and for our country." https://t.co/IFe92WgBKs — PolitiTweet.org

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.@LeaderHoyer tells colleagues he also won’t seek re-election to Democratic leadership next Congress. A huge passing of the torch moment for this caucus. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SpeakerRyan: I tip my cap as I welcome @speakerpelosi to the former speaker’s club and congratulate her on a historic career in the Hou… — PolitiTweet.org

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Pelosi, notably, makes no mention of a preferred successor in her announcement speech. — PolitiTweet.org

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Pelosi, announcing she'll step down as Democratic leader, wraps to a standing ovation. Chamber is packed with Democrats, but not many Republicans are here. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @jonallendc: Nancy Pelosi, the first woman speaker, will step down from Democratic leadership after two decades, with @scottwongDC @ryan… — PolitiTweet.org

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Nancy Pelosi has served as Speaker during FOUR consecutive presidencies: George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden. — PolitiTweet.org

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Pelosi says she will remain a representative for San Francisco in the House, but not in Dem leadership. — PolitiTweet.org

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🚨 PELOSI WILL STEP DOWN FROM LEADERSHIP. “I will not seek re-election to Democratic leadership in the next Congress,” she says. — PolitiTweet.org

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In the chamber for Pelosi’s speech: Steve Scalise, No. 2 House Republican — PolitiTweet.org

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Pelosi: “The questions before this Congress in this moment are urgent.” — PolitiTweet.org

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“Democracy must forever be defended from forces that wish it harm,” @speakerpelosi says in floor speech, adding that Americans have “rejected violence and insurrection.” — PolitiTweet.org

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“This is the most beautiful building in the world because of what it represents,” Pelosi says, calling the Capitol “a symbol of our democracy.” — PolitiTweet.org

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And Pelosi is up. — PolitiTweet.org

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Sean Patrick Maloney and Mike Lawler are both in the House chamber, sitting a few seats apart in the fourth row — on opposite sides of the aisle. — PolitiTweet.org

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Sitting in the House chamber right now, ahead of Pelosi’s speech: former Congressman Chuck Schumer. — PolitiTweet.org

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Standing ovation for Speaker Pelosi as she calls the House to order. Heavy Democratic lawmaker presence here. — PolitiTweet.org

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CA-49: Rep. Mike Levin (D) wins re-election, defeating Brian Maryott (R), @NBCNews projects. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @billclarkphotos: .@SpeakerPelosi arrives in the Capitol Thursday morning. https://t.co/9Q2tGksdSy — PolitiTweet.org

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With 99% counted, John Fetterman's lead over Mehmet Oz has grown to 4.5 points, or 241,083 votes. https://t.co/jamv2wIvC2 — PolitiTweet.org