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House GOP Implements New Rule to Empower Right Flank and Curb Spending
09:05 - 19:44 (10:38)
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has put in place new rules in order to dodge extreme conservative defectors and also make sure that lawmakers are given at least 72 hours before a vote to scrutinize a bill.
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Conservative lawmakers are concerned about the lack of debate on huge spending bills that come to the House floor, which could harm the common American.
09:05 - 11:29 (02:24)
Summary
Conservative lawmakers are concerned about the lack of debate on huge spending bills that come to the House floor, which could harm the common American. There have been calls to change the current system and prevent the ruling class from taking advantage of the situation.
ChapterHouse GOP Implements New Rule to Empower Right Flank and Curb Spending
EpisodeSpeaker McCarthy. But at What Cost?
PodcastThe Daily
Lawmakers are pushin for a change in the current top-down system of passing bills in Congress in which a small group of congressional leaders decide on the legislation instead of involving all members.
11:29 - 12:54 (01:24)
Summary
Lawmakers are pushin for a change in the current top-down system of passing bills in Congress in which a small group of congressional leaders decide on the legislation instead of involving all members. This process has been deemed inefficient and does not give rank and file lawmakers a say in how bills are put together.
ChapterHouse GOP Implements New Rule to Empower Right Flank and Curb Spending
EpisodeSpeaker McCarthy. But at What Cost?
PodcastThe Daily
The GOP's right flank is trying to maintain their power by implementing a procedure that allows any single lawmaker to threaten McCarthy's speakership if he takes a step they do not agree with.
12:54 - 19:44 (06:50)
Summary
The GOP's right flank is trying to maintain their power by implementing a procedure that allows any single lawmaker to threaten McCarthy's speakership if he takes a step they do not agree with. McCarthy eventually agrees to this proposal.