The editorial board may be too quick to dismiss the “hollow claims” by those who deposed Speaker Kevin McCarthy (“Meet the New Speaker, Same as the . . .” Nov. 15). While no one filed a motion to vacate over Speaker Mike Johnson’s continuing resolution, those who voted to remove Mr. McCarthy had their reasons.
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz in his floor speech highlighted the inability to offer amendments to bills. Under Mr. McCarthy, more legislation was considered under closed rule, which bars amendments, than during previous Congresses. Give Mr. Johnson more time. The McCarthy Eight may ultimately prove themselves hypocrites, but it is too soon to tell.
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