There’s a general misunderstanding of how House committee assignments work. The entire House votes to put each and every member on the particular committees. Though this typically happens via a voice vote (not roll call), it’s done through a normal resolution passed on the floor.
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(It’s important to reiterate that committee assignments typically happen via a voice vote, which means a lot of individual members may be unaware the vote even happened. But congressional leaders certainly know, and the assignments are always voted on by the whole House.)
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King's removal set the precedent.
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That was by his party if I remember correctly.
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The Republicans had a chance to do it internally.
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Disappointing that the Republican caucus is unwilling to take any action in this instance.
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how would you have voted?
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You should write a short textbook about how the House actually works, and it should be a part of every HS civics class.
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Yes, and make required reading for all in congress because seems most don’t understand even the basics.
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