.RepMattGaetz vows to push for more cameras in Congress following confrontation with RepMikeRogersAL.
Rep. Matt Gaetz vowed to fight for more cameras in Congress to give citizens more insight into"what the elected representatives that people [elected] are doing."
Last Friday, during the 14th vote over the speakership, Rogers confronted Gaetz after a speakership ballot round left soon-to-be House Speaker Kevin McCarthy one vote shy of clinching the gavel. Gaetz voted"present," but he could have broken the stalemate if he had voted in favor. Rogers was then shown on camera being physically restrained by Rep. Richard Hudson .
"Chairman Rogers was a little frustrated with the position I'd taken. But keep in mind this is a man that I've worked with very closely for six years on national defense issues. And so because we have such a close working relationship, it's OK that you get animated or frustrated and then move past it," the Republican from Florida said.
After the set of rules cleared the House Monday, C-SPAN noted that cameras would no longer be permitted inside the chamber. Some observers had lamented the move, arguing that there would be less transparency in Congress.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Rogers offers regrets for near altercation with Gaetz during House GOP chaosIn a series of tweets, Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) regretted that he lost his temper late Friday night during the House GOP turmoil over the speaker vote. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) responded that Rogers 'has my forgiveness.'
Read more »
Mike Rogers apologizes to Matt Gaetz, says he ‘lost his temper’ during House voteRep. Mike. Rogers, R-Ala., tweeted an apology to Rep. Mike Gaetz, R-Fla., saying he regrets losing his temper. Rogers also said in a nypost interview that “I was just exasperated that Matt [Gaetz] was treating [Kevin] McCarthy so badly.' More:
Read more »
Matt Gaetz Is Called A 'Fraud' By Fellow GOP Rep. Nancy MaceThe Republican South Carolina lawmaker accused Gaetz of exploiting the House speaker fiasco for donations.
Read more »
Rep. Mike Rogers apologizes to Gaetz after tense confrontation on House floor: 'I briefly lost my temper'Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., and Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., made amends on Sunday after a tense encounter on the House floor during chaotic speaker votes on Friday evening.
Read more »
Alabama Rep. Mike Rogers apologizes for ‘lost temper’ in House speaker voteRep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., apologized over the weekend to a fellow congressman after he says he “lost my temper” during Friday night’s 14th failed vote for then-House speaker nominee Kevin McCarthy.
Read more »