Boehner Named House GOP Leader After Election Loss
John Boehner of Ohio was chosen to lead the House Republicans as minority leader, defeating Mike Pence by 168 to 27 in a secret ballot. Roy Blunt won a new term as whip. Boehner vows to push for a smaller, more accountable federal government and to oppose Pelosi's agenda while navigating White House priorities.
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Republicans Warn Democrats Over Judicial Nominee Confirmations
Sen. Mitch McConnell warned Democrats not to block Bush judicial nominees and to expect GOP leverage in a 49 seat Senate. He urged the Federalist Society to press for up or down votes while Vice President Cheney asserted Bush will continue nominating conservative judges despite losses.
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Moore and Boyda back Pelosi for House speaker vote
Kansas representatives Moore and Boyda joined Democrats in backing Nancy Pelosi for speaker as the party prepared to take the House majority in January. They also supported Steny Hoyer for majority leader, stressing unity and a cooperative leadership ahead of major national issues.
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