Tag: John Boehner

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Retribution: Boehner Opponents Booted from Rules Committee

After getting re-elected Speaker with less than a majority on Tuesday in what was the biggest party revolt in more than 150 years, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) and his allies have reportedly already started to punish House Republicans who opposed him.

by Tony Lee6 Jan 2015, 4:03 PM PST0

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Walker: GOP Congress Needs ‘Big, Bold Conservative Agenda’

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R) declared that the GOP Congress should put forth a “big, bold conservative agenda” on Tuesday’s “Laura Ingraham Show.” Walker told Ingraham that he “didn’t have a problem” with House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) retaining his

by Ian Hanchett6 Jan 2015, 2:05 PM PST0

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Boehner Wins Re-Election With Less Than Majority Of House

Only 216 Republicans voted to re-elect a humbled Ohio Republican Rep. John Boehner as Speaker of the U.S. House on Tuesday, as many Republicans voted for alternative candidates in the second organized attempt to unseat Boehner in as many speakership elections. A total of 25 Republicans in the chamber did not vote for Boehner, with 24 voting for alternative candidates and others who were not nominated and one voting present.

by Matthew Boyle6 Jan 2015, 11:54 AM PST0

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Challenge to Boehner Falls Just a Few Votes Short

An attempt to oust current Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) from his position fell just a few votes short today, frustrating conservative activists who have lost confidence in Boehner's ability to lead the fight against President Obama's agenda.

by Sarah Rumpf6 Jan 2015, 11:11 AM PST0

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