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House Adopts Rules to Strengthen Speaker’s Position
The House of Representatives has implemented new rules that make it more difficult to remove the Speaker of the House.
The threshold for initiating a vote to remove the Speaker has been raised from one member to nine, specifically from within the majority party. This change aims to prevent a single member from triggering a vote that could destabilize the chamber.
The change was met with criticism from Democrats, who argue it undermines the power of the minority party. However, Republicans argue it provides greater stability and accountability within the House.
Other rule changes include using more gender-specific language and limiting the Speaker’s ability to bypass certain House processes. These changes reflect compromises between conservative and moderate Republican factions.