The number 2 Democrat in the House of Representatives on Nov. 17 announced he will be leaving the leadership shortly after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said she would not seek another term as a Democrat leader, while the number 3 Democrat also indicated he will step down.
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said in a letter to colleagues that he will not seek a leadership position in the next Congress after Republicans flipped the lower chamber.
“Like my dear friend, John Lewis, I believe God’s work for us is to create that ‘beloved community’ for which John worked so consistently and courageously. I believe there is much for me still to do in pursuit of that endeavor,” Hoyer said, referring to late Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.). “I believe that it is time for me, however, to continue my service in a different role. Therefore, I have decided not to seek elected leadership in the 118th Congress.”…