{"id":2071478,"date":"2023-10-18T10:12:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T14:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/speaker-vote-dave-joyce-to-file-resolution-to-empower-mchenrys-powers-as-pro-tempore\/"},"modified":"2023-10-18T10:15:56","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T14:15:56","slug":"speaker-vote-dave-joyce-to-file-resolution-to-empower-mchenrys-powers-as-pro-tempore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/speaker-vote-dave-joyce-to-file-resolution-to-empower-mchenrys-powers-as-pro-tempore\/","title":{"rendered":"Dave Joyce will file a resolution to enhance McHenry&#8217;s powers as pro tempore."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fspeaker-vote-dave-joyce-to-file-resolution-to-empower-mchenrys-powers-as-pro-tempore%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2071478&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Republican Rep. Dave Joyce Plans to Empower Patrick \u200bMcHenry\u2063 as Speaker Pro Tempore<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH) is taking action to\u2064 address \u200cthe absence of a \u200dSpeaker of the House by filing a motion to empower\u200d Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick \u2063McHenry (R-NC). This move comes after Rep. \u200cJim Jordan (R-OH) failed to secure the speaker&#8217;s gavel on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cAfter two weeks without a Speaker of the House and no clear candidate with\u200d 217 votes in the Republican conference, it is time to look\u200b at other viable options. By empowering Patrick\u200b McHenry as Speaker\u2062 Pro Tempore, we can take care of our\u200c ally Israel until a new Speaker is \u200delected,&#8221; Joyce said in\u200b a statement to the Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Jordan Holdouts\u2062 Suggest Expanding McHenry&#8217;s\u200c Powers<\/h3>\n<p>The extent and duration of \u200dMcHenry&#8217;s empowerment through Joyce&#8217;s motion are yet to be determined. Republican members who opposed \u2062Jordan&#8217;s bid for the speaker&#8217;s gavel have\u2064 previously discussed the possibility of increasing McHenry&#8217;s authority. This proposal arises as the\u200d House\u2064 has \u200bbeen without a speaker\u200d for over two weeks since the removal of former House Speaker\u2063 Kevin\u200d McCarthy.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan faced unexpected opposition during the first-floor vote on Tuesday, with \u200d20 Republican defections, \u2063surpassing \u2064predictions made by his supporters.<\/p>\n<p>A source familiar with McHenry&#8217;s\u2063 thoughts revealed that the \u2064North Carolina Republican\u2063 has no interest \u2064in assuming the\u200d role of speaker, even on a temporary basis. McHenry\u200d has not been involved in discussions regarding his elevation\u2064 to the position.\u200c Instead, his focus remains on supporting Jordan&#8217;s candidacy.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that the motion would require 217 votes \u2064to \u2062pass. It is likely that some Democratic support would be\u2062 necessary for \u2062its success, although lawmakers from across the aisle have not yet expressed their opinions \u200con the matter. There is \u2063a possibility \u2062of a bipartisan\u200d coalition supporting\u200d the motion, as Democratic \u200bleaders have discussed\u2064 backing McHenry&#8217;s temporary\u2062 speaker \u200bpowers. \u2064However,\u2063 it remains uncertain whether the resolution would garner enough support if filed on Wednesday, \u200bas \u200bplanned by \u200dJoyce.<\/p>\n<p>While the Republican\u200c conference grapples with the selection \u200bof a speaker, particularly\u200d given their slim majority and\u200d the lower threshold\u200d required to force a vote on a motion to vacate, several urgent matters\u200d are\u2064 accumulating.<\/p>\n<p>Following\u2064 a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/government-at-risk-of-shutdown-again-after-mccarthy-ouster-and-gop-civil-war\/\" title=\"Government faces shutdown risk after McCarthy ouster and GOP turmoil.\">narrowly avoided government shutdown<\/a> last month \u200dthrough the passage of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/speaker-vote-dave-joyce-to-file-resolution-to-empower-mchenrys-powers-as-pro-tempore\/\" title=\"Dave Joyce will file a resolution to enhance McHenry's powers as pro tempore.\">short-term 45-day continuing resolution<\/a>, the House still needs \u2063to address various appropriations\u200c measures, which are likely \u2062to be sources of disagreement among different factions within \u2062the Republican Party. Additionally, the United States&#8217; ally, Israel, is currently facing a war resulting from a terrorist attack \u2063by Hamas. Urgent supplemental aid from Congress is required to assist \u2064Israel.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">Click here<\/a> \u2063to read more from the Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p>This paralysis further jeopardizes\u200d the \u2062already \u2064fragile GOP majority heading into 2024. Strategists agree that\u2063 the party \u200cis projecting an image of dysfunction to voters, while Democrats remain \u200cunified.<\/p>\n<p>If the resolution\u2064 to empower McHenry is passed, it could place him in\u2062 the role \u2062until the \u2062end of the year or even into the\u2062 beginning of \u20642024. It could also keep him \u2063in the position \u2062until the conference successfully \u2064elects another speaker.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What details are still \u2062undecided regarding the\u2064 empowerment of Patrick\u2062 McHenry and his role as\u200d Speaker Pro Tempore<\/h2>\n<p><span>  N actively campaigning for the position or publicly expressing his intentions. However, with the \u2062support of Rep. Dave Joyce and other Republican members who believe that a strong leadership is necessary during this period\u2063 of transition, \u200cMcHenry&#8217;s role as Speaker \u200dPro Tempore could be expanded to address important issues, including the support of ally Israel.<\/p>\n<h3>Importance\u2062 of Empowering McHenry<\/h3>\n<p>The\u2063 absence of a \u2064Speaker of the House\u200d for\u200d over two weeks has raised concerns among both \u200cRepublican and Democratic members. As the third in line to the presidency, the Speaker of the House plays a crucial role in guiding legislative agendas, leading debates, and representing the House in various capacities. Without a strong and\u200b effective \u2062Speaker, Congress&#8217;s ability to address important national and international matters could be compromised.<\/p>\n<p>By empowering \u200bPatrick \u2063McHenry as Speaker \u2062Pro Tempore, the Republican party aims to fill the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nikki-haley-says-there-is-no-time-to-waste-in-finding-next-speaker\/\" title=\"Nikki Haley urges swift search for next Speaker.\">current leadership vacuum<\/a>\u200b and ensure that crucial responsibilities are not neglected. In particular, McHenry&#8217;s \u200bstance on supporting Israel has gained recognition among his colleagues. As Speaker Pro Tempore,\u2064 he \u200cwould be in a strong position to\u200c advocate for and protect the interests of our important ally\u2062 until\u200c a new Speaker is \u200delected.<\/p>\n<h3>Concerns Over Jordan&#8217;s \u2064Failed Bid<\/h3>\n<p>The \u200bunexpected opposition faced by Rep. Jim \u200bJordan during the vote for Speaker of the House has highlighted divisions\u2063 within the Republican party. Despite Jordan&#8217;s \u2063vocal support from influential conservatives, 20 Republican members defected, highlighting a lack of consensus\u200d among party members on his leadership capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>This\u2064 outcome has \u2062led some Republican members to consider alternatives and explore the\u200d possibility of empowering\u200d Patrick \u2062McHenry. While McHenry has not actively campaigned for the position\u200c or expressed interest in assuming the role of Speaker, his experience and reputation make him a\u2064 viable choice for the temporary leadership role.<\/p>\n<h3>Details Yet to be \u200dDetermined<\/h3>\n<p>The exact extent and duration of McHenry&#8217;s empowerment through Rep. Dave\u200c Joyce&#8217;s motion are yet to\u200d be determined. Republican members who opposed Jordan&#8217;s \u2064bid for the speaker&#8217;s gavel have discussed potential plans\u200d to expand McHenry&#8217;s authority. This could include\u2062 granting him additional responsibilities and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-britney-spears-retook-control-of-her-life-and-what-her-victory-could-mean-for-others\/\" title=\"How Britney Spears Retook Control Of Her Life (And What Her Victory Could Mean For Others)\">decision-making powers<\/a> to ensure the efficient functioning of the House during\u200d this period.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to note that\u2062 the focus\u2063 is currently on finding a \u200dtemporary solution until a new Speaker is elected. The process of \u200belecting a\u2062 new Speaker will require consensus building and agreement among members, a task that will \u2062take time and careful consideration. In the meantime, empowering McHenry as Speaker Pro Tempore will provide stability and ensure that important \u2062legislative matters and the\u200c interests\u2064 of our allies, such\u200b as Israel, are not neglected.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>With the absence of\u2062 a\u2064 Speaker of the House, the Republican party\u200d is \u200blooking for viable options to provide stable and effective leadership. Rep. Dave Joyce&#8217;s motion to empower Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry comes after \u200bRep. Jim Jordan failed \u2064to secure the speaker&#8217;s gavel \u2064on Tuesday.\u200b Although McHenry has not actively sought \u2064the position,\u200c his\u200c reputation and support make him a strong candidate to temporarily\u2063 fill the leadership gap. As \u200bdetails \u200bare yet to be determined, it remains to be seen how McHenry&#8217;s powers will \u200bbe expanded. Nevertheless, \u200cthis move reflects the \u200cparty&#8217;s commitment to ensuring stability and addressing important national and\u2062 international issues, including \u2062the support of ally Israel, \u2064during this transitional \u2063period.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH) will file a motion to empower Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry (R-NC) after Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) failed to secure the speaker&#8217;s gavel. With no clear candidate holding 217 votes in the Republican conference, this move aims to address the two-week absence of a Speaker of the House.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2071479,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2071478","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2071478","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2071478"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2071478\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2071479"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2071478"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2071478"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2071478"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}