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Pelosi Accepts Reelection as Speaker of the House for the 117th Congress
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1:41Now PlayingHouse Democrats voted to stick with Nancy Pelosi as their leader and nominee for speaker, placing confidence in her to unite a fractious caucus despite surprise losses in this month’s election that have emboldened congressional Republicans.
Pelosi, 80, must still win a majority of votes from the full House to remain as speaker when the new Congress begins in January. She will have a slimmer majority next year, which complicates her path to securing enough support to win the gavel on the first round of voting.
The California Democrat recognized President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in her remarks to the caucus after her election as House Democratic leader and nomination as speaker, calling on all Democrats to work together.
“As we go forward with liberty and justice for all, we must do so, listening to the American people, listening to each other with respect, acting to unify,” Pelosi said. “Joe Biden is a unifier, so that will make it easier for us.”
Democratic control of the 435-seat chamber will shrink from 232 to around 221 seats in January, with a handful of races still undecided. Those losses sparked public recriminations between progressive and centrist Democrats questioning the party’s electoral strategy, setting a fraught tone for the caucus.
The virtual caucus meeting featured nomination speeches, candidate statements and electronic voting as part of new precautions to prevent coronavirus exposure.
Pelosi’s octogenarian leadership team will also continue in their roles. Maryland Democrat Steny Hoyer, 81, is running unopposed to keep his job as majority leader. South Carolina Democrat Jim Clyburn, 80, will stay on as majority whip.
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