Michael McCaul Calls To Rush Vote For New Speaker To Focus On Israel-Hamas Conflict: 'Not A Time To Be Playing Games Anymore'

Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) is calling on his Republican colleagues to expedite the vote for a new House Speaker, with the intent of turning attention towards crucial legislation such as the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

As reported by The Hill on Tuesday, McCaul stressed the importance of achieving the required 217 votes prior to moving to the floor, to avoid the drawn-out process seen in previous rounds.

Earlier that day, Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) secured a narrow victory in the GOP caucus Speaker vote against Representative Jim Jordan (R-Ohio). Scalise now faces the task of persuading remaining holdouts to back him before the vote can pass the floor.

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Jordan has pledged his support for Scalise, despite some Republicans indicating they will not back Scalise and would prefer to support Jordan.

Once a Speaker is in place, McCaul stated the priority will be his bill pledging U.S. support for Israel. McCaul and Representative Greg Meeks (D-N.Y.) have introduced a resolution condemning Hamas and supporting Israel, which has already gained 416 bipartisan co-sponsors.

“It’s not a time to be playing games anymore. And we need all the adults in the room [to] step forward,” McCaul emphasized.

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