House Republicans passed the first round of several expected rule changes on Nov. 17.
The conference addressed 12 of 24 proposed rule changes put forward by GOP members (pdf).
Republicans, who will take control of the House in January 2023, are leaving more controversial rule changes for consideration after Thanksgiving.
Several of the rules proposed serve to weaken the power of the speaker as many Republicans remain lukewarm about the prospect of a Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).
Easier to Remove a Speaker
One of the new rules passed by the conference would make it easier to remove a sitting speaker.
Specifically, the rule allows a majority of the GOP caucus to vote to remove the speaker. Currently, the speaker’s seat can only be vacated following a motion from the House majority leader….