Rep. Scott Perry said Tuesday he could still be a yes vote on Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s bid to become House speaker, but said more negotiations would be required to resolve demands from the Freed…
to become House speaker, but said more negotiations would be required to resolve demands from the right-wing Freedom Caucus.hours before Tuesday’s vote whether he could change his mind.According to Perry, one of the sticking points that is keeping him and other Republicans in the caucus from backing McCarthy for speaker is representation on House committees.
Rep. Scott Perry of Pennsylvania is among a group of Republicans opposed to Rep. Kevin McCarthy becoming House speaker.But the Republican also reiterated the statement that he and other Freedom Caucus members made in an openSunday — that they are seeking a “radical departure from the status quo” among House leadership.
“We requested transparent, accountable votes on individual earmarks that would require two-thirds support to pass, and to ensure that all amendments to cut spending would be allowed floor consideration,” Perry said. “He dismissed it.
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