{"id":2116957,"date":"2023-12-05T21:14:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T02:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/patrick-mchenry-who-served-as-temporary-speaker-plans-to-retire-from-house\/"},"modified":"2023-12-05T21:16:08","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T02:16:08","slug":"patrick-mchenry-who-served-as-temporary-speaker-plans-to-retire-from-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/patrick-mchenry-who-served-as-temporary-speaker-plans-to-retire-from-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Patrick McHenry, former temporary Speaker, to retire from House"},"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\">18<\/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-temporary-speaker-plans-to-retire-from-house%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=2116957&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 Congress<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/new-temporary-house-speaker-orders-pelosi-to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-temporary-house-speaker-orders-pelosi-to-vacate-capitol-hideaway-office\/\" title=\"Temporary House Speaker orders Pelosi to leave Capitol hideaway office.\">-vacate-capitol-hideaway-office<\/a>&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; rel=&#8221;noopener&#8221;>Patrick McHenry<\/a> \u2064 (R-NC), who served as\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/house-republicans-ditch-plan-to-empower-mchenry-prepare-for-third-speaker-vote\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">temporary House speaker<\/a> during a leadership fight \u200dthis fall, has made the decision not to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/2024-election\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seek re-election in\u200b 2024<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cI will be\u200d retiring from Congress at the end of my current term. This is not a decision I come to \u2063lightly,\u200b but I believe there is \u200da\u2062 season \u200bfor everything and \u2014 for me \u2014 this\u2064 season has \u2063come to\u2062 an end,\u201d McHenry said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/mchenry.house.gov\/news\/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=404652\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>A lawmaker known for his distinctive bowties, McHenry has \u2063been a member of the House since 2005. He has risen through the ranks and <a href=\"https:\/\/mchenry.house.gov\/biography\/\">became<\/a> the\u200d chairman \u2062of \u2062the House Financial Services Committee.<\/p>\n<p>McHenry is seen as a close ally to former House Speaker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/kevin-mccarthy\">Kevin \u2062McCarthy<\/a> (R-CA) and played a\u200c key role in <a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/house\/4019636-meet-mccarthys-closers-on-debt-ceiling-talks\/\">steering debt ceiling talks<\/a> earlier this year.<\/p>\n<p>After the\u2063 House voted to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/mccarthy-ousted-from-speakership-after-democrats-side-with-matt-gaetz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">remove McCarthy<\/a> from the speakership in October, McHenry was chosen to serve\u200b as <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/house-speaker-powers-mchenry-875bebd218096a5252840cd8f52cc137#tbl-em-lnrqqihtbbq5d9n8lt\">speaker pro tempore<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>During the period it took\u200c for the \u2063chamber to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/house-elects-mike-johnson-as-speaker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">select \u2064Rep. \u200dMike Johnson (R-LA)<\/a> as the new speaker, \u2062there was consideration but ultimately \u2063a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/house-republicans-ditch-plan-to-empower-mchenry-prepare-for-third-speaker-vote\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rejection<\/a> of the idea to give \u200cMcHenry more power beyond presiding over debates and votes. \u200bHowever, McHenry did <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/new-temporary-house-speaker-orders-pelosi-to-vacate-capitol-hideaway-office\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">order<\/a> former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi \u2064(D-CA) and Rep. \u2064Steny\u2064 Hoyer (D-MD) to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/10\/04\/us\/politics\/patrick-mchenry-interim-speaker.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vacate<\/a> their hideaway U.S. Capitol offices.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1701884673584000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2Nw8cmMhERgmRA5tW2HlZk\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>McHenry is \u200dnow one of \u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2023\/11\/18\/2024-senators-house-open-seats-reelection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">over two dozen House members<\/a> who \u2063have\u2064 announced their decision not to seek \u2063re-election in the upcoming year. Another lawmaker considering \u2062an exit from the House <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/12\/02\/us\/politics\/mccarthy-house-speaker-republicans.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">is McCarthy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In his statement on Tuesday, McHenry expressed gratitude to his staff, constituents, and\u2064 family for \u2062their support. He also expressed pride \u200bin his \u200cwork as a congressman and optimism for\u2064 the future of the House.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThere has \u200dbeen \u2063a great deal of handwringing and ink spilled about the future of this institution because\u2062 some \u2014 like me \u2014 have decided to\u200c leave. Those concerns are exaggerated,\u201d McHenry \u2063said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve seen a lot of change over twenty years,\u201d he added. \u201cI truly feel this institution is on the verge of\u2063 the next great turn. Whether it\u2019s 1974, 1994, or 2010, we\u2019ve seen the House evolve over\u2064 time. Evolutions are\u200d often lumpy\u2063 and disjointed, but at each stage, \u2063new \u2064leaders emerge.\u2062 There are many smart and capable members\u2062 who remain, and others are on their way. I\u2019m confident the House is in good hands.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has Patrick McHenry advocated for limited government, fiscal \u200bresponsibility, and free-market\u200b principles throughout his career?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  S-pelosi-to-vacate-capitol-hideaway-office&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; rel=&#8221;noopener&#8221;>order<\/a> Speaker Nancy Pelosi to vacate her office and return it to the House Administration Committee.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his career, McHenry has\u2062 been a staunch\u2062 conservative \u200band has advocated for limited government,\u2064 fiscal responsibility, and free-market principles. He has been a vocal critic of excessive regulation and has worked to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-multi-trillion-dollar-spending-bills-will-reduce-inflation\/\" title=\"Biden: Multi-Trillion Dollar Spending Bills \u2018Will Reduce Inflation\u2019\">promote economic growth<\/a> and job creation.<\/p>\n<p>As chairman of the House \u2062Financial Services Committee, McHenry has played a crucial role in\u2062 shaping financial policy and \u200doversight.\u2064 He has been a strong advocate for small businesses and has worked to address issues related\u2062 to banking, housing, and consumer protection.<\/p>\n<p>McHenry&#8217;s retirement announcement comes as a surprise to many in \u200bthe political world. He is widely respected on both sides of the aisle for his knowledge and expertise in\u2063 financial matters and his ability to work across \u2062party lines to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/md-gov-hogan-urges-biden-lawmakers-to-work-together-on-covid-19-relief-legislation\/\" title=\"Md. Gov. Hogan urges Biden, lawmakers to work together on COVID-19 relief legislation\">find common ground<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Many of McHenry&#8217;s colleagues have expressed their gratitude for his service \u200dand his dedication \u200bto the American people. House \u200cMinority Leader Kevin McCarthy\u2062 praised McHenry for his work as \u200dtemporary \u200bspeaker\u2062 and\u200b his commitment to conservative principles.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPatrick McHenry has been a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-police-dashcam-footage-shows-michigan-lawmaker-threatening-officers-during-alleged-drunk-driving-incident\/\" title=\"WATCH: Police Dashcam Footage Shows Michigan Lawmaker Threatening Officers During Alleged Drunk-Driving Incident\">dedicated public servant<\/a> and a valued member of our Republican team. His leadership as temporary speaker during a challenging time for our conference was invaluable,\u201d McCarthy said in \u2063a statement. \u2064\u201cI am grateful for his friendship and his unwavering commitment to the conservative cause.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>McHenry&#8217;s retirement will leave a void in \u2063the Republican Party \u200cand in the House Financial Services Committee. His departure will also create an open seat in North Carolina&#8217;s 10th Congressional District, which is expected to attract a number of Republican candidates.<\/p>\n<p>As McHenry looks to the future, he has expressed \u2063his gratitude for the opportunity \u200bto serve \u2062the people of\u2063 North Carolina and the United States. He has pledged to continue working on issues that are important to\u200b him and to support conservative candidates who\u200b share his values.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile I will no longer serve in Congress, I will always be a \u200cvoice\u2063 for limited government, individual liberty, and free-market\u2063 principles,\u201d McHenry said in his statement.\u2063 \u201cI look forward to supporting conservative candidates and \u200dcauses that will advance these important \u200cprinciples.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>McHenry&#8217;s retirement marks the\u200d end of an era in Congress. His leadership and expertise will be\u200d missed, \u2063but his impact\u2064 will continue to be felt in the years to come. As he transitions to the\u2064 next chapter of his life, McHenry leaves behind a legacy of service and a\u2064 commitment to \u200cthe conservative \u2062values that have defined \u200chis\u200b career.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC), temporary House speaker, revealed he won&#8217;t run for re-election in 2024. He stated, &#8220;I&#8217;ll retire from Congress at the end of my term. It&#8217;s not an easy choice, but I believe it&#8217;s time for a new season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1588,"featured_media":2116958,"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":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2116957","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"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\/2116957","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\/1588"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2116957"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2116957\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2116958"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2116957"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2116957"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2116957"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}