With a tiny majority, House GOP leaders tell members to show up unless it's 'life or death'
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- House Republican leadership is urging members to attend votes except for life-or-death emergencies, emphasizing the importance of presence amid a razor-thin majority that has shrunk due to deaths and retirements.
- Attendance issues have caused internal tension, highlighted by Rep. Wesley Hunt missing votes while campaigning, despite leadership warnings and promises to return for key votes.
- The GOP's slim majority of 218 seats versus Democrats' 213 is vulnerable, with the possibility of losing control mid-session due to absences, deaths, or special elections.
- Leadership is stressing health precautions and attendance, with Speaker Mike Johnson advising members to avoid risky activities to maintain their voting strength.
- Democrats are capitalizing on Republican struggles, with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticizing
