Despite an ongoing rebellion to install new leadership in the Democratic Party, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) won the Democratic Caucus’ nomination to be the…
Despite an ongoing rebellion to install new leadership in the Democratic Party, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) won the Democratic Caucus’ nomination to be the next speaker of the House.
The current minority leader received 203 yes votes, 32 no votes, and 3 blank votes. A full, public vote will be held on the House floor on Jan. 3.
Pelosi was unchallenged in her bid for speakership despite vocal House Democrats who sought an alternative nominee. Those rebelling members still insist Pelosi will not have the floor votes she needs come January, but Pelosi is confident she will. She previously served as speaker of the House from 2007 to 2011.
