In a secret ballot vote by the entire House Republican Conference, only 61 members voted to strip Liz Cheney of her leadership role, with 145 supporting her.
Just 61 Republicans voted on secret ballot to oust her from her No. 3 post
She was among 10 Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump
Cheney would not apologize for voting to impeach Trump last month
The conference met Wednesday evening amid an civil war over Trumpism
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy backed keeping his leadership team together
He could also delay the issue further and send it to an internal committee
Calls within the Party for Cheney to be ousted from leadership ensued after she became the highest-ranking Republican to vote for Trump s impeachment
Her quote was even used by Democrats in their impeachment brief detailing their case against Trump for incitement of insurrection
Okla. Senator James Lankford Selected To Join Senate Energy Committee
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced the selection of Oklahoma Senator James Lankford to join the Senate Energy Committee.
Senator Lankford will serve on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee for, at least, the current legislative session which will run until January 21 of next year.
Senator Lankford will also continue to serve on the Finance, Ethics, Homeland Security and Governmental affairs, and the Indian Affairs Committees.