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House speakership fight puts Houston Republican Dan Crenshaw’s chairmanship dreams at risk

Andrew Schneider

Posted on January 5, 2023 · Congressman Dan Crenshaw is fighting to chair the House Homeland Security Committee. Two House Freedom Caucus members, so far backing Kevin McCarthy for speaker, also want the job.

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Texas congressmen among Republican rebels voting against Kevin McCarthy’s speaker bid

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on January 4, 2023 · The U.S. House of Representatives adjourned until Wednesday after Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., failed three times to secure the votes needed to become speaker.

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UPDATE: Ryan Bowing Out, Sending Ripples Of Uncertainty Through GOP

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Posted on April 11, 2018 · Amid an uneasy tenure that saw the failure of an Obamacare repeal and the passage of tax cuts — as well as an uneven relationship with President Trump — Ryan is calling it quits

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After Straus’ Announcement, Several Bids Emerge For Texas House Speaker

KRYSTINA MARTINEZ, KERA

Posted on October 26, 2017 · The top local stories this morning from KERA News: Texas House Speaker Joe Straus' decision to not seek re-election prompted another retirement...

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Laurie Johnson

Posted on September 28, 2015 · Political scientists say the resignation of the Republican Speaker of the House signals a trend in American politics for both parties.

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Texas congressmen among Republican rebels voting against Kevin McCarthy’s speaker bid

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Posted on January 4, 2023 · The U.S. House of Representatives adjourned until Wednesday after Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., failed three times to secure the votes needed to become speaker.

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