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Representative Tom Emmer of Minnesota, the No. 3 House Republican, secured his party’s nomination to be speaker, but the narrow margin of his victory reflected that House Republicans were still deeply at odds.
Emmer, the House Majority Whip, withdrew from the Speaker race just hours after getting the nomination from his divided party.
Nine Republicans — from the party’s No. 3 leader to an up-and-coming conservative in his second term — are seeking to become the next House speaker, Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., announced shortly after a noon deadline to get in the race passed Sunday. The exact timing of a
Nine Republicans — from the party’s No. 3 leader to an up-and-coming conservative in his second term — are seeking to become the next House speaker, Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y.,...
The lawmakers vying for the job include veterans of the House, committee chairmen, a top member of Republican leadership and a sophomore.