{"id":2345040,"date":"2024-09-23T19:39:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T23:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-jersey-democrat-joins-house-and-narrows-johnsons-majority-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-23T19:41:15","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T23:41:15","slug":"new-jersey-democrat-joins-house-and-narrows-johnsons-majority-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-jersey-democrat-joins-house-and-narrows-johnsons-majority-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"New Jersey Democrat joins House and narrows Johnson&#8217;s majority &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"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%2Fnew-jersey-democrat-joins-house-and-narrows-johnsons-majority-washington-examiner%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=2345040&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--><p>Mike Johnson\u2019s (R-LA) majority in the House has been narrowed following the swearing-in of LaMonica McIver (D-NJ), who takes over the term\u2064 of the\u200d late \u2063Representative Donald Payne Jr. McIver was elected in a special election for New\u200c Jersey&#8217;s 10th Congressional District, a\u200c strongly Democratic area. Her election means Johnson can now only afford to lose three Republican votes\u2062 to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-slams-biden-environmental-executive-orders\/\" title=\"GOP slams Biden environmental executive orders\">pass legislation<\/a> along party\u2064 lines. McIver, \u200cthe first Black woman to represent the district, expressed her commitment to justice \u2064in her\u2062 inaugural speech and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/americans-remember-the-48th-annual-march-for-life\/\" title=\"Americans remember the 48th annual March for Life\">paid tribute<\/a> to Payne. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/donald-trump-noncommital-on-appearing-at-first-gop-presidential-candidate-debate\/\" title=\"Donald Trump undecided about participating in initial GOP debate.\">political \u2064landscape<\/a> is becoming increasingly\u200b competitive as both parties prepare for the upcoming \u200b2024 elections, particularly in the context of New Jersey&#8217;s shifting congressional dynamics.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Johnson&rsquo;s majority narrowed after New Jersey Democrat sworn in<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1765895\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The Democrat serving out the remainder of the late <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>New Jersey<\/a> Democratic Rep. Donald Payne Jr.&rsquo;s term was sworn in on Monday evening, narrowing Speaker <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mike-johnson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Mike Johnson<\/a>&lsquo;s (R-LA) majority with nearly 40 days until the <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2024-elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>2024 election<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) became the newest Democratic member of the House after she won the special election to succeed Payne and represent New Jersey&rsquo;s 10th Congressional District. Payne <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/2977823\/donald-payne-jr-dead-house-democrat-dies-after-cardiac-episode-over-a-week-ago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>died in April<\/a> at age 65 after suffering a cardiac episode, leaving the seat vacant for the first time since he entered Congress in 2012.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Tonight, I walk in the footsteps of those who have came before me,&rdquo; McIver said in her first floor speech. &ldquo;The city of Newark, my lifelong home, has produced fierce, unyielding leaders who have dedicated their life and careers to the pursuit of justice.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>McIver paid tribute to Payne, saying he embodied the &ldquo;vibrant spirit&rdquo; of their home district and &ldquo;was an example to many of us.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>A large coalition of people, including McIver&rsquo;s family, gathered in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jan-6-prisoner-who-was-denied-cancer-treatment-now-in-dire-straits\/\" title=\"Jan. 6 Prisoner Who Was Denied Cancer Treatment Now &quot;In Dire Straits&quot;\">visitor area<\/a> of the House gallery to celebrate her swearing-in, giving the New Jersey Democrat a standing ovation.<\/p>\n<p>The 10th District is one of the most Democratic in the nation, and no Democratic nominee has received less than 75% of the district&rsquo;s vote in the last two decades. It has not elected a Republican since 1946.<\/p>\n<p>McIver won a crowded special primary in July and became the heavy favorite to win the special election, defeating Republican Carmen Bucco <a href=\"https:\/\/newjerseymonitor.com\/2024\/09\/18\/democrat-lamonica-mciver-wins-special-election-to-succeed-late-rep-donald-payne-jr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>81% to 16%<\/a>. McIver will serve out the remainder of Payne&rsquo;s term, which ends Jan. 3. She is the first black woman to represent the district and the second to represent New Jersey.<\/p>\n<p>The entrance of McIver into the House Democratic ranks will bring Johnson&rsquo;s majority to three seats, meaning he can only afford to lose three GOP votes to pass legislation along party lines. The speaker has operated this Congress with one of the narrowest majorities in history, with the razor-thin margins forcing him to depend on Democratic votes to pass measures &mdash; particularly on divisive legislation like government funding deals and foreign aid.<\/p>\n<p>House Republicans are working to keep the majority after the 2024 election, with polling from multiple political analyst groups finding it&rsquo;s either party&rsquo;s game in November. New Jersey&rsquo;s 10th District is considered to be one of the safest this cycle, even as Bucco prepares to battle McIver for a full term in the November general election.<\/p>\n<p>New Jersey has faced several congressional delegation shake-ups this Congress. Disgraced former Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3095972\/bob-menendez-to-resign-following-guilty-verdict\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>left the chamber on Aug. 20<\/a> after he was found guilty of extortion, acting as a foreign agent for Egypt, and bribery. <\/p>\n<p>Gov. Phil Murphy (D-NJ) appointed George Helmy to succeed Menendez and he was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3147966\/george-helmy-new-jersey-senator-replace-disgraced-bob-menendez\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>sworn in<\/a> on Sept. 9. Helmy will be one of the shortest-serving senators and will resign in November once the victor of the Senate race between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3028344\/andy-kim-victory-new-jersey-senate-primary-menendez\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Rep. Andy Kim<\/a> (D-NJ) and Republican Curtis Bashaw is certified. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kim&rsquo;s decision to forgo reelection to the House and seek the Senate unleashed a crowded primary in both parties, with Democratic Assemblyman Herb Conaway and Republican Rajesh Mohan winning their respective races to compete for the state&rsquo;s 3rd District in November. It is rated &ldquo;solid Democratic&rdquo; by the <em>Cook Political Report.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The late Democratic New Jersey Rep. Bill Pascrell died in late August at age 87 after nearly a month of in-and-out hospital stays. State Sen. Nellie Pou is replacing him as the Democratic nominee for the 9th District&rsquo;s November election.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1765895\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1765895\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Johnson&#8217;s majority decreased following the swearing-in of a New Jersey Democrat. On Monday evening, Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) took the oath to complete the term of the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr., reducing Speaker Mike Johnson&#8217;s (R-LA) majority as the 2024 election approaches in less than 40 days. McIver won a special election to represent New Jersey\u2019s 10th Congressional District after Payne passed away in April at age 65 due to a cardiac incident, leaving his seat vacant for the first time since he joined Congress in 2012. In her inaugural speech on the House floor, McIver expressed pride in following in the footsteps of past leaders from Newark, her lifelong home, who have fought for justice. She honored Payne as someone who represented their district&#8217;s &#8220;vibrant spirit&#8221; and served as an inspiration to many.<\/p>\n<p>A large group of supporters, including McIver\u2019s family, gathered in the House gallery to celebrate her swearing-in with a standing ovation. The 10th District is one of America&#8217;s most Democratic areas; no Democratic candidate has received less than 75% of votes there over the last two decades and it hasn&#8217;t elected a Republican since 1946. After winning a competitive primary in July, McIver was favored to win against Republican Carmen Bucco, ultimately securing victory with an impressive margin of 81% to 16%. She will serve until January 3 and is notable for being both the first Black woman and only the second person overall to represent this district.<\/p>\n<p>With McIver joining House Democrats, Johnson&#8217;s majority now stands at just three seats\u2014meaning he can only afford three GOP defections when passing legislation along party lines. This Congress has seen one of history\u2019s narrowest majorities under his leadership; such slim margins have often required him to seek Democratic support on contentious issues like government funding and foreign aid.<\/p>\n<p>As Republicans aim to maintain their majority after next year&#8217;s elections\u2014amid polling indicating that either party could prevail\u2014New Jersey\u2019s safe Democratic districts remain significant battlegrounds even as Bucco prepares for another contest against McIver this November.<\/p>\n<p>This Congress has also experienced several changes within New Jersey&#8217;s congressional delegation: former Sen. Bob Menendez resigned on August 20 after being convicted on multiple charges including extortion and bribery; Gov. Phil Murphy appointed George Helmy as his successor who was sworn in on September 9 but will resign again once results are certified from an upcoming Senate race between Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Republican Curtis Bashaw.<\/p>\n<p>Kim opted not to run for reelection for his House seat but instead pursued Senate candidacy which led both parties into crowded primaries; Assemblyman Herb Conaway (D) and Rajesh Mohan (R) emerged victorious respectively for New Jersey\u2019s solidly Democratic-rated third district race set for November elections following Bill Pascrell&#8217;s death at age87 last August after prolonged hospital stays\u2014with State Sen.Nellie Pou stepping up as nominee replacing him<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2648,"featured_media":2345041,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/LaMonica-McIver-new-jersey.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[4912,3653,4162,5049,33096],"class_list":["post-2345040","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-democrat","tag-house","tag-johnson","tag-majority","tag-new-jersey"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/LaMonica-McIver-new-jersey.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2345040","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\/2648"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2345040"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2345040\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2345041"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2345040"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2345040"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2345040"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}