McHenry has gained traction as House Republicans have struggled to pick a full-fledged speaker.
Share on email ousting of Rep. Kevin McCarthyBorn and raised in North Carolina, McHenry graduated from Belmont Abbey College with a bachelor's in history, according to a
Prior to joining Congress, McHenry served in the North Carolina state House of Representatives and worked as a special assistant to the U.S. Secretary of Labor during the Bush administration.Upon becoming speaker earlier this year, McCarthy drafted a list of potential successors — in accordance with protocol — listing McHenry at the top, perHow could Republicans make McHenry temporary speaker?
In order to empower McHenry, whose authority as interim speaker is limited, the House would need to pass a resolution granting him expanded powers. This would enable him to do things like advance funding legislation. There's "essentially no difference" between a speaker and an empowered short term speaker when it comes to House operations, according toThere are questions about whether a temporary speaker would be in line for the presidency or participate certain high-level intelligence briefings.Share on linkedin
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House speaker: Betting markets see Patrick McHenry as increasingly likely to get the job permanentlyVictor Reklaitis is a Washington Correspondent for MarketWatch. During his time at MarketWatch, he also has served in roles in the London and New York newsrooms. Prior to joining MarketWatch, he worked at Investor’s Business Daily and for newspapers in Virginia.
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Bipartisan support grows for Rep. Patrick McHenry to be temporary House speakerGOP Rep. Jim Jordan, who is trying again to become speaker after his first attempt failed, pushed back on the idea.
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Bipartisan support grows for Rep. Patrick McHenry to be temporary House speakerGOP Rep. Jim Jordan, who is trying again to become speaker after his first attempt failed, pushed back on the idea.
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Patrick McHenry more likely to win House speaker vote than Jim Jordan, betting market saysJordan’s chances drop to 12.5% after second round of voting
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Jordan loses second ballot for speaker, lawmakers mull bipartisan deal to elevate Patrick McHenryHouse Republicans again failed to elect a speaker on Wednesday, leaving lawmakers scrambling to fill the chair now vacant entering a third week.
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