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Rep. Scott Perry said Tuesday he could still be a “yes” vote on Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s bid to become House speaker, but said more negotiations would be required to resolve demands from the right-wing Freedom Caucus.
Perry (R-Pa.), one of a group of conservative GOPers opposed to McCarthy (R-Calif.) taking the gavel, was asked on “Fox & Friends” hours before Tuesday’s vote whether he could change his mind.
“Absolutely,” Perry responded.
“Let’s sit down and talk. There’s time,” he added.
According to Perry, one of the sticking points that is keeping him and other Republicans in the caucus from backing McCarthy for speaker is representation on House committees.
He acknowledged meeting with McCarthy Monday evening to discuss putting members of the Freedom Caucus on specific panels before the vote, but McCarthy refused, confirming a report by Punchbowl News.
“This is how this works,” Perry said, claiming that such assurances are typically made before the speaker is elected.
“Once the speaker becomes elected, then promises aren’t kept and there’s nothing you can do about it.
