![]() ![]() While McCarthy walked his GOP members through some details on Saturday evening, the White House didn’t brief the Democratic caucus until 5 p.m. “Bottom line I need to see what’s in WRITING.” “Not saying what I would rule in or out until I see the text,” Norman said in a message to POLITICO on Sunday, while stating he is likely a strong “no” if the agreement in principle he’s heard is reflected in legislative language. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.), a Freedom Caucus member who was among the 20 Republicans who opposed McCarthy during the start of the year, declined to say whether employing the so-called motion to vacate is on the table. McCarthy and his allies had privately worried that conservative angst could trigger a vote of no confidence - one of the lingering threats from his speakership fight - but for now, there’s no sign of that brewing. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) offering early praise for the deal.Įven as a half dozen House Freedom Caucus members took to Twitter to thrash the McCarthy-Biden compromise, none have publicly signaled they are ready to seek revenge, despite talk in conservative circles whether one of their own would ultimately move to oust the speaker. ![]() Those efforts have been going well so far - especially for Republicans, with conservative leader Rep. If an issue does emerge in either party, Republicans and Democrats agree it could dramatically alter their whipping operations. ![]()
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