Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily BeastThe recent rush of congressional retirements has painted an ugly picture for both parties—for very different reasons.While both parties are hemorrhaging lawmakers this term—Democrats are losing 24 members, and Republicans are currently out 20—the consensus on Capitol Hill is that the mass exodus of respected, senior GOP members is an embarrassing reflection of a chaotic majority that’s achieved little beyond ousting its own speaker.A pair of high
A chaotic year for the House is coming to a close with more Democrats than Republicans deciding to leave the chamber, a disparity that could have major ramifications in next year's elections. About two dozen Democrats have indicated they won’t seek reelection, with half running for another elected office. Meanwhile, only 14 Republicans have said they are not seeking another term, with three seeking elected office elsewhere.
WASHINGTON — Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the former speaker, had a positive spin on the five days and record-breaking 15 voting rounds it took him to win the gavel in January. “Because it took this long,” he said after the ordeal, “now we learned how to govern.” But as the first year of the 118th Congress draws to a close, the numbers tell a different story — one that doesn’t involve much governing at all. Sign up for The Morning newsletter from the New York Times In 2023, the Republican-led House has
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