The global crisis unfolding in Israel is putting renewed scrutiny on Congress, which has been without a permanent House speaker since Kevin McCarthy was ousted last week.
Hamas on Saturday launched an unprecedented attack on Israel, leaving hundreds dead and escalating a decades-long conflict in the region.
Two scholars with knowledge told NBC News the House would need to elect McHenry as Speaker Pro Tem for this to change.
There is even a question as to whether McHenry could call for a moment of silence on the House floor — that is how limited his powers are believed to be.
We’ve seen statements from relevant House and Senate lawmakers expressing willingness to propose legislation to this effect.
It’s actually something we were discussing today, because there probably is a role for Congress here and without a Speaker of the House, that is a unique situation we’re going to have to work through,” the official said.
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The global crisis unfolding in Israel is putting renewed scrutiny on Congress, which has been without a permanent House speaker since Kevin McCarthy was ousted last week.
Hamas on Saturday launched an unprecedented attack on Israel, leaving hundreds dead and escalating a decades-long conflict in the region.
Two scholars with knowledge told NBC News the House would need to elect McHenry as Speaker Pro Tem for this to change.
There is even a question as to whether McHenry could call for a moment of silence on the House floor — that is how limited his powers are believed to be.
We’ve seen statements from relevant House and Senate lawmakers expressing willingness to propose legislation to this effect.
It’s actually something we were discussing today, because there probably is a role for Congress here and without a Speaker of the House, that is a unique situation we’re going to have to work through,” the official said.
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