U.S. House Democrats back Pelosi for another term as speaker

Record ID: 1587265

  • Title: U.S. House Democrats back Pelosi for another term as speaker
  • Date: 18th November 2020
  • Summary: WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES (NOVEMBER 18, 2020) (UNRESTRICTED POOL) U.S. HOUSE SPEAKER PELOSI AND DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP - DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS CHAIRMAN HAKEEM JEFFRIES, MAJORITY LEADER STENY HOYER, MAJORITY WHIP JAMES CLYBURN- ARRIVING FOR NEWS CONFERENCE (SOUNDBITE) (English) DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS CHARIMAN HAKEEM JEFFRIES, SAYING: "House Democratic caucus elected Nancy Pelos
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  • Keywords: House Democrats Pelosi election leadership
  • Location: WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES
  • City: WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES
  • Country: USA
  • Topics: Government/Politics,United States,Elections/Voting
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  • Story Text: EDITORS PLEASE NOTE: THIS EDIT CONTAINS ONE WHITE FLASH IN SHOT 8
    Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday (November 18) voted to keep House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in her job for another two years, despite the Nov. 3 elections in which the party lost seats to Republicans.
    The full House still must vote for speaker in early January, when Republicans will put up their own candidate for the job, but are likely to lose since they will be in the minority in the 435-seat chamber.
    As speaker, Pelosi, 80, sets the agenda in the House and is second in line for the presidency should there be a vacancy.
    During the closed-door meeting of House Democrats, Pelosi said one of her top priorities will be passing a law enforcement reform bill, along with legislation addressing healthcare and the environment.
    Also re-elected to the House Democrats' team were Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Majority Whip James Clyburn and others currently holding leadership jobs.
    Leading up to the Nov. 3 elections, Democrats were optimistic that they would build on their 232-197 majority, with one Libertarian and five vacancies.
    Instead, with the outcome of some races still to be determined, Democrats could possibly lose up to a dozen or so seats, making it more difficult for them to push their legislative agenda through the House.
    (Production: Temis Tormo)
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