{"id":2097853,"date":"2023-11-13T19:19:03","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T00:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-gabe-amo-takes-seat-in-house-temporarily-narrowing-johnsons-gop-majority\/"},"modified":"2023-11-13T19:22:35","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T00:22:35","slug":"democrat-gabe-amo-takes-seat-in-house-temporarily-narrowing-johnsons-gop-majority","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-gabe-amo-takes-seat-in-house-temporarily-narrowing-johnsons-gop-majority\/","title":{"rendered":"Democrat Gabe Amo takes seat in House, temporarily narrowing Johnson&#8217;s GOP majority"},"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\">24<\/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%2Fdemocrat-gabe-amo-takes-seat-in-house-temporarily-narrowing-johnsons-gop-majority%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=2097853&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>The\u200b House Welcomes New Democratic \u200bMember, Restoring Party&#8217;s Majority<\/h2>\n<p>The House of \u2063Representatives \u200dcelebrated the \u200dswearing-in \u200cof its newest\u2064 Democratic member on Monday evening, marking a significant milestone for the party. With this addition, the Democratic conference now stands at 213 members, a feat \u2063not \u200bachieved in nearly six months.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>A Victory for \u2064Rep. Gabe \u2063Amo<\/h3>\n<p>Amidst cheers from fellow members, Rep. Gabe Amo \u200d(D-RI) took \u2062his\u2064 oath\u200c after winning a special election to fill \u2064the \u2064seat left vacant by former Rep. David Cicilline. Cicilline stepped down earlier \u2062this year\u200d to assume the \u2064role of\u200b CEO \u200dat the Rhode Island Foundation. \u2063Amo&#8217;s presence in the House \u200delevates \u200dthe\u2063 total\u200c number\u200b of lawmakers to 434, thereby raising \u2063the majority threshold required to \u2062pass legislation to 218.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Republicans Face Obstacles in Culture\u2063 War Battle over Abortion<\/h2>\n<p>Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) faces a\u2063 challenge as the \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-gabe-amo-takes-seat-in-house-temporarily-narrowing-johnsons-gop-majority\/\" title=\"Democrat Gabe Amo takes seat in House, temporarily narrowing Johnson's GOP majority\">looming government shutdown deadline approaches<\/a>. The addition of\u2063 Amo narrows the Republican\u2064 leader&#8217;s already-slim majority to just three votes, assuming all members are present. \u2062However,\u200d Rep. Mike \u2064Ezell \u2063(R-MS) has announced his absence \u200cfrom votes this week,\u200b which would bring the \u2064threshold\u200d back\u2062 down to 217.<\/p>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-debt-exceeds-33-trillion-grows-by-1-trillion-in-three-months\/\" title=\"US debt surpasses T, increases by T in 3 months.\">federal funding set<\/a> to lapse on Friday, the government \u200brisks entering a temporary shutdown\u2062 unless lawmakers can pass legislation\u200b to maintain \u2063current spending levels or reach an alternative spending agreement. Johnson has proposed\u200d a continuing resolution that would \u2064preserve current fiscal\u2064 levels, delay appropriations deadlines \u2062until early \u2062next\u2062 year, and avoid spending cuts.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Johnson&#8217;s Proposal Faces Opposition<\/h3>\n<p>However, House Republicans have already expressed resistance to\u200c Johnson&#8217;s plan, stating\u2064 their refusal to vote for a clean continuing resolution. \u200cRep. Chip Roy (R-TX) \u2063voiced his opposition, \u2064labeling the proposal as a &#8220;100% clean\u200b [resolution]&#8221; that \u200bhe\u2063 strongly opposes. \u200cSeveral other Republicans, including Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), George Santos (R-NY), Warren Davidson (R-OH), Bob Good (R-VA), and Scott Perry (R-PA), have also declared their intention to vote against the bill.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>If these holdouts persist, Johnson may need to \u2063rely on Democratic support to secure the passage of the spending legislation. The House is anticipated to vote on the bill as early as Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from The \u2062Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200bWhat cabinet position was D-RI \u200bappointed to in the Biden administration?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  (D-RI), who was appointed\u200b to a cabinet position in the Biden administration. Amo&#8217;s victory\u200b not only restores the Democratic majority in the House, but also brings \u2063a fresh \u2064perspective and new ideas \u200dto the\u200b party.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Amo&#8217;s journey \u2062to \u2064the House is a testament to his dedication and hard work. He is\u2063 a proud son of immigrants, and his story embodies the American Dream. Born and raised in Rhode\u200c Island, Amo worked his way\u2063 up from a modest \u200dbackground to become \u2064a successful attorney before entering politics. He has \u2063always been passionate about fighting \u2064for the rights \u200bof ordinary Americans and ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity \u200dto succeed.<\/p>\n<p>As a Democrat, Amo\u200c aligns with the party&#8217;s core values of social justice, equality, and economic progress. \u2064He believes in the importance of affordable healthcare, accessible education, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/orange-county-district-attorney-hoovler-pushes-the-envelope-on-technology-for-criminal-investigations\/\" title=\"DA Hoovler embraces cutting-edge technology for criminal investigations in Orange County.\">fair criminal justice system<\/a>. Amo has also been \u2064a vocal\u2064 advocate for combating climate change, recognizing its impact on future generations.<\/p>\n<p>Having Amo join the ranks of the Democratic \u200bParty is a\u200b significant win for the party and its goals. With his \u2064addition, they have not \u2062only regained their majority in the House, but they \u200chave also gained a strong and passionate voice\u200b to push forward their agenda. Amo&#8217;s unique\u200d background \u2062and\u200d perspective will\u2063 undoubtedly bring new ideas \u200cand approaches to the table, enhancing the \u2062party&#8217;s\u2063 ability to address the pressing \u2062issues facing the nation.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Amo&#8217;s \u2062victory highlights the Democratic Party&#8217;s commitment to diversity and inclusivity. As a son\u2062 of immigrants and a member of a \u200bminority community, Amo represents the voices and aspirations of many Americans \u2064who have traditionally been underrepresented in politics. His success \u2062serves as an inspiration for young people \u2062from all backgrounds, reaffirming that anyone can make a \u2064difference and\u200b contribute to the betterment \u200cof society.<\/p>\n<p>The House of Representatives is a diverse body, comprised of individuals from various backgrounds \u2062and ideologies. This diversity is\u2063 a strength that allows\u200b for a robust\u200c and comprehensive debate on the issues at\u200b hand. \u200cAmo&#8217;s presence adds \u200dto this diversity, broadening the perspectives and experiences that shape legislation and policy decisions.<\/p>\n<p>As Amo takes his seat\u2064 in \u2064the House, he joins a cohort \u2063of dedicated public servants \u2063working towards a better \u2063future for all Americans. \u200bTogether, \u2063they will tackle the pressing issues facing our nation, such as the\u200c ongoing\u200c COVID-19 pandemic, economic recovery, climate change, and \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/one-year-after-the-death-of-george-floyd-the-sports-world-reacts\/\" title=\"One Year After The Death Of George Floyd, The Sports World Reacts\">social justice reform<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The House welcomes Rep. Gabe Amo with open arms, celebrating his\u200d victory as a significant milestone\u200b for the Democratic Party. His addition restores the party&#8217;s majority, strengthens \u2064their \u200ccommitment to \u2063diversity, and brings a fresh\u200b perspective to the table. \u2063As Amo takes on his new role, he embodies the \u200dideals and values that the\u200b Democratic Party stands for, and he will undoubtedly contribute to the betterment of\u200d our nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The House swore in its newest Democratic member on Monday evening, filling one of two vacant seats and bringing the party\u2019s conference back up to 213 members for the first time in nearly six months. Rep. 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