• marine_mustang@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    Yeah, no rules that I’m aware of that dictate when the next election for speaker must be held. It would be funny if they just don’t do it, and speaker Pro Tempore just assumes all duties.

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      1 year ago

      I don’t think this works because I believe according to House rules, until there’s a Speaker (not a pro temp), the only issue the House can take up is the confirmation of a new Speaker.

      See Exhibit A: When the House was paralyzed in January when they spent 17 ballots, give or take, to confirm McCarthy.