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US Politics Daily@uspoliticsdailyDemocrats are poised to regain control of the House in January, which opens the door to changing how the chamber runs. A new package of House rules is expected to be introduced in the coming weeks, with Democrats expected to hold at least 255 seats.
The party would have to unite behind one package to replace the current GOP rules. Since lawmakers returned after the midterm elections, Democrats have put forward several possible changes.
US Politics Daily@uspoliticsdailyRep. Jim Jordan of Ohio was picked by House Republicans to lead their minority starting in January, winning 106 to 73 in a closed-door vote. He says the party wants to pass as much of its agenda as it can while it still holds the majority, since Democrats will soon control both chambers.
Jordan expects Democrats to launch investigations into Trump's Cabinet, family, and business interests, and he predicted a third impeachment. He also pledged that Republicans will make sure members show up for key votes.
US Politics Daily@uspoliticsdailyThe leaders of a bipartisan effort to overhaul how the House handles sexual misconduct want their package voted on before the 119th Congress ends, though they differ on the odds. Rep. Kat Cammack, the Republican Women's Caucus chair, says the legislative text is finished and is with the House Administration and Ethics committees for final feedback.
The Democratic Women's Caucus chair, Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, is still hopeful but won't count on Republican leadership to bring it to the floor.
