Emerald Coast Times

Washington, D.C. - A group of Republican congressmen, including Congressman Matt Gaetz, have expressed their willingness to accept "censure, suspension, or removal from the Conference" in order to elect Rep. Jim Jordan as the 56th Speaker of the House. In a letter addressed to the House GOP Conference, the congressmen outlined their intentions and emphasized the importance of unity within the Republican Party.

The letter, signed by Reps. Andy Biggs, Tim Burchett, Eli Crane, Matt Gaetz, Bob Good, Nancy Mace, and Matt Rosendale, acknowledged the recent controversy surrounding the Motion to Vacate the Speaker, stating that it has caused "rancor, hurt feelings, and acrimony" within the House Republican Conference. Despite standing by their actions, the congressmen expressed their desire to move forward and reconcile with their colleagues.

While the signatories of the letter maintained that they had not violated any rules of the House or the Republican Conference, they recognized that some members of the Conference wished to impose consequences on them. However, they made it clear that their actions were never about personal gain but about effecting positive change in Washington.

The congressmen argued that the House was in need of a Speaker, and they believed that Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio was the right candidate for the position. In order to achieve this objective, they proposed that those who were hesitant to vote for Jordan should "vote with the team" and elect him as the 56th House Speaker. In doing so, they declared their willingness to accept censure, suspension, or removal from the Conference.

The letter concluded by highlighting the importance of unity within the Republican Party and the need to come together to elect Jim Jordan as the Speaker of the House. The signatories expressed their sincere hope for unity and emphasized their unwavering fidelity to Republican virtues and principles.

This announcement by the group of Republican congressmen has sparked conversations within the House GOP Conference about the future of leadership and the path forward for the Republican Party. It remains to be seen how their proposal will be received and whether it will influence the outcome of the Speaker election.

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