Nancy Pelosi Re-Elected As Speaker Of The House of Representatives
On Sunday, Democrats returned Representative Nancy Pelosi of California to the House speakership for what may be her final term.
This marks Pelosi’s fourth term as House Speaker and the California lawmaker has indicated it will likely be her last, Politico reports. According to the news site, the 80-year-old was narrowly re-elected by a 216-209 vote over House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, which was mostly cast along party lines.
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After she was named the chamber’s leader once again, Pelosi said: “It gives me great pride to serve as speaker of the most diverse House in American history, with a record-shattering 122 women.” As People Magazine notes, Pelosi is the only woman to lead the House.
“She is one of the few, clear leaders who can provide cohesion and leadership for the Democratic majority,” said Connolly. “I think she goes into this in a strong position, but clearly cognizant of challenges she faces in terms of numbers and the uncertainty of coronavirus.”
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