A top McCarthy ally, Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., took the gavel and, according to House rules, was named speaker pro tempore, to serve in the office until a new speaker is chosen.
Posted on | October 3, 2023 | No Comments
a top McCarthy ally, Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., took the gavel and, according to House rules, was named speaker pro tempore, to serve in the office until a new speaker is chosen.
It seems Matt Gaetz did not achieve anything. McHenry is a close friend of McCarthy, he can serve for a year and 3 months till the next congress and he cannot be removed since he is a temporary speaker
wiki info on McHenry
Patrick Timothy McHenry (born October 22, 1975) is an American politician currently serving as the U.S. representative for North Carolina’s 10th congressional district since 2005. Since October 3, 2023, he has also served as the Speaker pro tempore of the United States House of Representatives following Kevin McCarthy‘s successful ousting via a motion to vacate.[1] He is a member of the Republican Party. The district includes the cities of Hickory and Mooresville. McHenry was a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for a single term.
McHenry served as a House Republican chief deputy whip from 2014 to 2019, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee from 2019 to 2023, and chair of the House Financial Services Committee since 2023.[2][3] Following the House vote to vacate the office of Speaker of the House, McHenry became speaker pro tempore until the election of a new speaker.[4]
Early life, education, and career[edit]
McHenry was born in Gastonia, North Carolina. He grew up in suburban Gastonia, the son of the owner of the Dixie Lawn Care Company,[5] and attended Ashbrook High School.[6] A Roman Catholic, he was the youngest of five children.
McHenry attended North Carolina State University before transferring to Belmont Abbey College.[5] At Belmont, he founded the school’s College Republican chapter,[5] then became chair of the North Carolina Federation of College Republicans and treasurer of the College Republican National Committee.
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