{"id":2116317,"date":"2023-12-05T13:03:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T18:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/patrick-mchenry-who-served-as-speaker-pro-tempore-will-not-seek-re-election\/"},"modified":"2023-12-05T13:04:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T18:04:00","slug":"patrick-mchenry-who-served-as-speaker-pro-tempore-will-not-seek-re-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/patrick-mchenry-who-served-as-speaker-pro-tempore-will-not-seek-re-election\/","title":{"rendered":"Patrick McHenry, former speaker pro tempore, won&#8217;t run for re-election"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/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%2Fpatrick-mchenry-who-served-as-speaker-pro-tempore-will-not-seek-re-election%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=2116317&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>Rep. Patrick McHenry Announces Retirement from\u2064 Congress<\/h2>\n<p>After serving as speaker pro tempore for three weeks during a tumultuous period in \u200bthe House, Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) \u2063has made \u2063the decision not to seek re-election. In a heartfelt statement, he \u2064expressed his belief that there is a season for everything, \u2063and\u2062 for him, that\u200d season has \u200bcome to an end.<\/p>\n<p>McHenry, who has been a member of Congress since 2004, is the 32nd House member to announce retirement, resignation, or a \u2064decision \u200bnot to run for re-election. Throughout his tenure,\u200b he has risen through the ranks,\u200c serving as chairman of the House \u200dFinancial Services Committee and becoming a trusted ally of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA).<\/p>\n<p>When\u200c McCarthy was removed as speaker, \u2062McHenry stepped up as speaker pro tempore, leading the House through a chaotic three-week period while the Republican Conference struggled to elect a new speaker. His leadership during this time was commendable.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier\u2063 this year, McHenry played a crucial role in negotiating a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/we-have-to-de-weaponize-manchin-chides-schumer-for-hammering-republicans-after-debt-ceiling-vote\/\" title=\"\u2018We Have To De-Weaponize\u2019: Manchin Chides Schumer For Hammering Republicans After Debt Ceiling Vote\">debt ceiling deal<\/a> with the White House, working alongside Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA) to reach an agreement from the House standpoint.<\/p>\n<p>In reflecting on his time in Congress, McHenry expressed gratitude for \u200cthe opportunities to mentor\u2064 and \u2062be mentored, as \u200dwell as the lessons he \u2062has learned from his colleagues. He emphasized \u2062the art of legislating and\u2064 thanked all the\u200d members and staff who have helped \u200chim refine his craft.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Patrick McHenry&#8217;s retirement marks the end\u200d of an era in Congress, but\u200b his\u200c impact and contributions will\u200d not\u2063 be forgotten.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did \u200bMcHenry demonstrate \u2062his commitment to bipartisan cooperation\u200d during\u200b his time\u200b in Congress?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2063After 18 \u200dyears in \u2063Congress, Representative Patrick\u200c McHenry (R-NC) has announced his retirement from the House of Representatives. This decision comes after\u200d his recent stint as\u200d speaker pro tempore during a \u2064particularly challenging time in the House. In \u2062a heartfelt statement, McHenry expressed his belief that there is a season for everything,\u2062 and for him, that season has come to an end.<\/p>\n<p>Since first being elected to \u200cCongress in 2004, McHenry has been a dedicated public servant, representing \u2064the \u2063people of North Carolina&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-state-prosecutor-ayala-seeking-demings-seat\/\" title=\"Former State Prosecutor Ayala Seeking Demings' Seat\">10th congressional district<\/a>. Throughout \u200dhis tenure, he has demonstrated\u2064 a passion for serving his constituents and a commitment to conservative principles. He has played a significant role in shaping legislation and advocating for policies that align with his values.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, McHenry has risen \u2064through the ranks and \u2062held several influential positions within Congress. He served as chairman of the\u200c House\u2062 Financial Services Committee and became a trusted ally of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). When McCarthy was removed as speaker, McHenry\u2062 stepped up as speaker pro tempore, providing\u2063 leadership and \u200bstability \u2063during a tumultuous period.<\/p>\n<p>During his\u2062 time in Congress, McHenry\u2064 worked tirelessly to\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/three-things-to-know-about-the-united-auto-workers-strike\/\" title=\"Key points about the United Auto Workers strike: \n\n1. Ongoing strike by United Auto Workers.\n2. Impacts major automakers in the United States.\n3. Demands include better wages, job security, and healthcare benefits.\">find \u2063common ground<\/a> and negotiate important deals. Earlier this year, he played a crucial role in \u2062negotiating a debt ceiling deal with the White\u2063 House, working alongside \u2062Representative Garret Graves (R-LA) to reach an agreement from the House standpoint. This demonstrates McHenry&#8217;s commitment to bipartisan cooperation and his ability to get things done \u2064for \u2062the American people.<\/p>\n<p>As he\u200b reflects on his time in Congress, McHenry \u200cexpresses gratitude for the opportunities\u200b he had to mentor others and\u200d be mentored himself. He acknowledges the valuable lessons \u2063he has learned\u2062 from his colleagues and emphasizes the art of legislating. \u200dMcHenry also extends \u200dhis thanks to the members and staff who have supported him throughout his career, helping him refine \u2062his craft and make a meaningful impact.<\/p>\n<p>McHenry&#8217;s retirement marks the end of an era in Congress. His\u2062 dedication to public service, leadership during challenging \u200ctimes, and commitment to conservative values will not be forgotten. Although he will no\u200c longer be serving in Congress, McHenry&#8217;s contributions and impact will continue to resonate with his colleagues, constituents, and the American people.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2063conclusion, Representative Patrick \u2063McHenry&#8217;s \u200bretirement \u200cfrom Congress is a significant moment in\u200b his career and in \u2063the political\u200d landscape. His decision not to seek re-election after 18 years \u200cin the House of Representatives \u2064is a\u200d personal\u2063 one, rooted in\u200b his belief that\u200c there is a time for every season. \u200dMcHenry&#8217;s legacy as a dedicated\u2064 public\u2063 servant, a skilled negotiator, and a conservative leader will endure, and \u200dhis impact will be\u200c felt\u200d long after his departure from Congress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC), who temporarily served as speaker pro tempore, announced his retirement from Congress. He will not seek re-election, stating that this decision was not made lightly. McHenry believes there is a time for new leadership and will conclude his current term before stepping down<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2116318,"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-2116317","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\/2116317","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=2116317"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2116317\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2116318"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2116317"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2116317"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2116317"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}