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Print article I applaud House Republicans for nominating and voting for two members from last year’s majority-Democrat House caucus to be this year’s Speaker Pro Tempore. House Republicans also put aside partisan politics to nominate and vote unanimously for a member from this year’s majority-Democrat caucus for the same position. Additionally, last week, a Republican put aside partisan politics to vote for another member of this year’s majority-Democrat caucus, Rep. Louise Stutes, as Speaker of the House. The more our elected officials find ways to work together, the better things ...
Registration is required. Click here to register. The event is presented in partnership with LANGSTON and Estelita’s Library. This event is supported by The Seattle Public Library Foundation and the Gary and Connie Kunis Foundation. Thanks to media sponsor The Seattle Times. ABOUT THE BOOK: Known for his poise, intellect, and influence until his death in October 2019, Elijah Cummings was one of the most respected figures in contemporary politics, a politician who held fast to his beliefs but was not afraid to reach across the aisle in the name of friendship and progress. Since his earliest ...
Representative Steve Thompson. Photo courtesy of the Alaska State Legislature Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - On day 18 of the legislative session, a nomination for a permanent Speaker of the House failed 20-20. Representative Sarah Vance nominated Representative Steve Thompson, Republican of Fairbanks, to be Speaker. On Thursday, the House voted 39-0 for Representative Josiah Patkotak, independent of Utqiagvik, to be Speaker Pro Tempore. Rep. Patkotak will preside over the House until a permanent Speaker is chosen. The House adjourned until Monday at 1...
Selection Committee – January 25, 2021: Senators debate whether to implement a secret ballot system to fill the speaker pro tempore position for the remainder of the parliamentary session. On December 9, 2020, the committee nominated Pierrette Ringuette as the interim Senate Speaker Pro Tempore, the acting speaker whenever the speaker is unable to oversee a sitting of the Senate. Senator Ringuette’s nomination has yet to be confirmed through a vote via secret ballot in the Senate.