Patrick McHenry should ‘already’ have the authority to govern House: McCarthy
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) said Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry (R-NC) should “already” have the authority to govern the House while Republicans work to secure a nominee for the speakership.
“I appointed Patrick McHenry,” McCarthy said in a Monday interview with Fox and Friends. “You want the continuity of government to work. He should already have that authority. Congress should be able to be moving forward, because a speaker doesn’t change the outcome of a vote, the bills come through committee. And while we’re electing a new speaker, Patrick McHenry should be able to have the continuity of government working right now.”
Stay informed.Stay ahead.
Join Washington Examiner for unlimited access to the news, analysis, and commentary that matter most.
See Options
Already a member? Log in
Print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account
Digital subscriber? Click here to login/register your account.
