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Spartz calls for ‘productive conversation’ after withdrawing McCarthy support for speaker

By Samantha-Jo Roth
Published January 4, 2023 8:22pm ET
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Spartz calls for ‘productive conversation’ after withdrawing McCarthy support for speaker
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN), a past McCarthy supporter, voted “present” on the fourth and fifth ballot to elect the next speaker of the House in an effort to allow for more negotiations within the conference to address the concerns of 20 Republicans who voted against Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) bid. “My concern right now is […]


Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN), a past McCarthy supporter, voted “present” on the fourth and fifth ballot to elect the next speaker of the House in an effort to allow for more negotiations within the conference to address the concerns of 20 Republicans who voted against Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) bid.

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