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Rs coming to grips that if McCarthy can't get 218, it's unclear who can. Even Scalise doesn't have the votes, per members. McCarthy not planning to drop out if it goes multiple ballots. And tension builds over 'Never Kevin' Rs, "Chaos agents," Johnson said https://t.co/g3pLnJ5TvB — PolitiTweet.org

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“Brief and productive,” Matt Gaetz told me about his meeting with McCarthy. Declines to elaborate. He said he’s still a NO and that there are still five firm GOP NO votes. Asked if he would continue talks with McCarthy’s team tonight, Gaetz said: “I’m sort of a night owl.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Gaetz, Perry and Boebert just walked into McCarthy’s office. A few dozen other Rs also in the office, many of whom are McCarthy supporters — PolitiTweet.org

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"I think we are going to have a good day tomorrow,” McCarthy tells reporters as he leaves the Capitol — PolitiTweet.org

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Outside the speaker’s office (with no placard) and where McCarthy is residing for now. https://t.co/spYFaEec0x — PolitiTweet.org

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“He’s part of the swamp cartel,” GOP Rep. Bob Good said of McCarthy and predicts on Fox that 10-15 Republicans will vote against McCarthy tomorrow. He says there will be a new candidate who emerges on the second ballot. “You’ll see that name tomorrow on that second ballot.” — PolitiTweet.org

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McCarthy has just over 24 hours to fix his math problem. He can only lose four votes if no one votes “present” — five have said they’d oppose him. Even after making concessions to weaken speakership, another 9 released a letter calling his promises “vague” and “insufficient.” https://t.co/mvQdhfVT6y — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @t_mordecai: #OnWisconsin https://t.co/f70br8h9ET — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @CNN: An Arizona judge rejected Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake’s lawsuit attempting to overturn her defeat, concluding tha… — PolitiTweet.org

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Said probe of 1/6 select committee not on his agenda — PolitiTweet.org

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On the probe of Biden family, Comer said they probably wouldn't have public hearings until end of Feb/early March. Said closed interviews would begin in January. "We need to talk to a lot of people, verify a lot of claims, and try to have actual proof of potential wrongdoing." — PolitiTweet.org

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Comer said that his first public hearing will likely focus on "covid fraud," exploring how some taxpayer dollars were misused during the pandemic. Said they would look at state/local governments use of fed dollars, unemployment insurance, PPP payments. — PolitiTweet.org

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"We’re a little behind," Comer said, adding: "normally we would be pretty far along in populating the committee." But Comer said there is ample groundwork already. "Even though the committee won't be having the big hearings, we'll be doing a lot of work interviewing people." — PolitiTweet.org

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Jim Comer, new House Oversight chair, told me public hearings might not start until late January/February because of delay in getting organized due to speaker race. He said closed interviews are still happening. But members can't be named to committees until speaker is settled — PolitiTweet.org

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Asked Liz Cheney how seriously she's thinking about a 2024 run. "I’m completely focused on the work of the committee, on the report, on what we've been able to lay out for the American people. I think it's been a tremendously important body of work," she told me. — PolitiTweet.org

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Biden signs stop-gap resolution to keep the government open until Dec. 30 -- the third extension of the fiscal year that started Oct. 1. That will give time for Congress to process the paperwork of the $1.7 trillion year-long spending plan and send it to the White House. — PolitiTweet.org

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His aide later took video of him walking off the floor from another exit — PolitiTweet.org

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GOP Rep. Matt Rosendale lashed out at Capitol police after they told his aide she couldn't shoot video of him leaving the chamber. (Picture taking of the door is prohibited.) "It's disgraceful," he yelled at them. I asked him why. "I got better things to do," he said and left — PolitiTweet.org

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"I saw Andy yesterday," McCarthy told me when asked if he's met with Andy Biggs, who is running against him for speaker Asked if he urged him to drop out, McCarthy said: "No." He declined to give details. It's unclear how long Biggs will stay in race if there are multiple ballots — PolitiTweet.org

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Moving carts coming in and out of Pelosi’s office as 117th Congress — and her speakership — come to a close https://t.co/QJHfP4UQK3 — PolitiTweet.org

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Here are the 9 Rs, per @kristin__wilson Fred Upton of Michigan, John Katko of New York, Liz Cheney of Wyoming, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Steve Womack of Arkansas, Chris Jacobs of New York, Adam Kinzinger and Rodney Davis of Illinois, and Jamie Herrera-Beutler — PolitiTweet.org

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“Free at last,” outgoing House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer told me after the vote — PolitiTweet.org

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Nine Republicans voted for it. One Democrat — AOC voted — voted against it. One Dem — Tlaib — voted present — PolitiTweet.org

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225-201-1, House approves $1.7 trillion funding bill, nearly three months after the initial deadline and marking the end of legislative business to a busy 117th Congress. Most members skipped the vote and voted by proxy by claiming the pandemic prevented them from attending. — PolitiTweet.org

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AOC so far the lone Democrat to vote against $1.7T spending bill, per @kristin__wilson. Tlaib voted present. Vote ongoing — PolitiTweet.org

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House is now casting what is likely the final vote of the 117th Congress — the $1.7 trillion bill to fund the federal government. It will pass on the support of Democrats and a handful of Republicans too — PolitiTweet.org

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For a second straight day, House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy wouldn’t answer questions about George Santos’ apparent discrepancies on his resume. He walked into the chamber in silence when we asked if he had any concerns about the matter. — PolitiTweet.org

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Pelosi, on the final day of the session this year, walking into the chamber. She says in response to McCarthy saying $1.7 trillion omnibus is “one of the most shameful acts” he’s seen in the House. “I can’t help but wonder, had he forgotten January 6th?” https://t.co/m4ZosfGt5e — PolitiTweet.org

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Asked Pelosi about many members skipping today’s vote and voting by proxy (a system designed to be used for covid reasons only.) “I think it’s related to the weather more than anything else,” she said — PolitiTweet.org

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Appears about half the House is voting remotely — using proxy voting which is supposed to only be used if they can’t attend due to covid. Many staying home bc holidays/storm. Rep. Tim Burchett told me of those absent members: “They need to suspend them. It’s against the rules.” — PolitiTweet.org