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Rep. Steve Scalise, of Louisiana, defeated Rep. Jim Jordan, of Ohio, for the Republican nomination to be speaker and replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.
"The conversations we've been having with my colleagues over the last few days, leading up to this, show that there's a resolve that we need to get back to work," Scalise said. Hern quickly announced that he will be running for majority leader — a post that will be vacant if Scalise is able to secure the speaker post.Despite Scalise winning the GOP conference vote, several lawmakers told NBC News they still plan to support Jordan on the House floor. Among the lawmakers pledging continued support for the Ohio Republican are Reps. Lauren Boebert and Max Miller.Scalise has won the Republican nomination to be speaker, Rep. Darrell Issa said as he left the room.
He said Congress should pass a bill to extend current funding levels through April, when a 1% across-the-board cut would automatically take effect, suggesting that would give Republicans leverage on appropriations bills in negotiations with Democrats.
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