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20. Same process the Republicans are currently using

Thu Oct 12, 2023, 07:10 PM

Oct 2023

In the US, the full house (435 seats) is up for election in November of every even numbered year. The new house organizes in January of every odd numbered year. A speaker is elected by the majority party using the same process the GOP is using now. If the same party controls the new house, they usually just reelect the previous speaker. I am assuming that the majority party has at least 218 seats (over 50% of 435).

I recently read that the speaker does not have to be a congressperson. I so not know for sure if the is true; although Trump recently volunteered.

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Here's our new Speaker of the House [View all] KS Toronado Oct 2023 OP

What I wouldn't give to see that happen! CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2023 #1

And you will DFW Oct 2023 #3

That sounds great! Thanks, my dear DFW! ♥ nt CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2023 #4

Daughter and family safe? KS Toronado Oct 2023 #7

Physically, yes, thanks DFW Oct 2023 #8

Yes, thanks! DFW Oct 2023 #30

Most likely. soldierant Oct 2023 #28

I agree that it's POSSIBLE that Jeffries could slip by DFW Oct 2023 #29

*** soldierant Oct 2023 #47

The problem for 2024 isn't the House, it's the Senate AdamGG Oct 2023 #39

I'm amazed that Jon Tester is even close--proof of the craziness out there in Foxville DFW Oct 2023 #46

The whole country would be better off. Emile Oct 2023 #15

100% Bayard Oct 2023 #2

I think some of their suits Bettie Oct 2023 #5

Hell, Gymbo doesn't even bother with a coat. OMGWTF Oct 2023 #19

Jacketless Jordan. True Blue American Oct 2023 #36

It thought it was Jack Off Jordan! nt csziggy Oct 2023 #40

I was being polite!:) True Blue American Oct 2023 #42

Jordan does not deserve politeness. nt csziggy Oct 2023 #48

Coorect True Blue American Oct 2023 #49

In a sane world... Boomerproud Oct 2023 #6

I'm confused. Don't the united dems only need FraDon Oct 2023 #9

Go find 5 rational republicans. I'll pay you for every one you find. usonian Oct 2023 #10

No reason to be confused. Glorfindel Oct 2023 #11

You can find a unicorn easier than you can find any rational Republican. Autumn Oct 2023 #25

I want to say one word to you. Just one word usonian Oct 2023 #12

We need bdamomma Oct 2023 #13

The 5 couldn't take the pressure/death threats. Marcuse Oct 2023 #14

True. Would not be surprised if they all live in fear for their lives. NoMoreRepugs Oct 2023 #16

I'm curious how Hakeem Jeffries became the heir-apparent to Nancy Pelosi OnlinePoker Oct 2023 #17

Yeah. You missed a lot, or haven't been paying attention. Solomon Oct 2023 #18

Why so snotty? -nt CrispyQ Oct 2023 #33

Same process the Republicans are currently using DCCid Oct 2023 #20

Welcome to DU! KS Toronado Oct 2023 #27

In 2018 when Democrats took the House back for the first time since 2011 BumRushDaShow Oct 2023 #21

Great response, thank you! ColinC Oct 2023 #26

+1 CrispyQ Oct 2023 #35

Democrats voted for him True Blue American Oct 2023 #37

I don't know if I want a Democrat running the House with a GOP majority. Gore1FL Oct 2023 #22

That could still work. Jeffries knows the rules of the game by now, and still has Pelosi ask. DFW Oct 2023 #31

Yup republianmushroom Oct 2023 #23

Two impeachments and no one would break rank. Hardly. czarjak Oct 2023 #24

I just wrote an ask about that for the next Call to Action email calimary Oct 2023 #32

They are too busy blaming Democrats instead of taking personal responsibility Emile Oct 2023 #34

Personal responsibility? What on earth is that? calimary Oct 2023 #43

I know, kinda funny but it wasn't that long ago they campaigned Emile Oct 2023 #45

Yes! Make it so! CapnSteve Oct 2023 #38

With Jeffries, chances of government shutdown is lower... NowsTheTime Oct 2023 #41

Jefferies will be Speaker someday EnergizedLib Oct 2023 #44