Thin House margins delaying Stefanik confirmation in Senate

Published February 27, 2025 10:25am ET



The U.S. House of Representatives passed its budget plan on Feb. 25. The vote was 217-215, with all Democrats voting against the bill along with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY).

With the nominations and subsequent resignations of former Reps. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Mike Waltz (R-FL), Republicans have their smallest House majority since 1931.

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