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Matt Gaetz, United States Congress

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Congress erupts into applause as clerk announces Matt Gaetz will not serve in 119th Congress

Even though he was reelected in November, former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) resigned from Congress to pursue his short-lived bid to be attorney general. But even his former Republican colleagues don't appear to be missing him.

New York Post · 1d

House of Representatives erupts in applause after clerk announces Matt Gaetz won’t be in Congress

The House erupted into applause when the House announced former Rep. Matt Gaetz would officially be stepping down from his Florida seat and would no longer be a member of the 119th Congress.

USA Today · 1d

House chamber erupts in applause when Matt Gaetz resignation letter read Friday

Applause erupted in the House chamber on Friday when a letter from Gaetz saying “he will not serve in the House in the 119th Congress” was read.

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Representatives Cheer as Matt Gaetz's Exit From Congress Is Made Official on House Floor | Video

Members of Congress applauded Matt Gaetz' absence on Friday after a clerk announced that the former U.S. Rep from Florida "will not serve in the House in the 119th Congress." Gaetz resigned his position in Congress on Nov.

Mike Johnson, House Speaker and Congress

Florida Politics · 2d

Mike Haridopolos’ first act in Congress will be supporting Mike Johnson for Speaker

Before U.S. Rep.-elect Mike Haridopolos begins his first term in Congress, he will cast a vote for House Speaker. The Indian Harbour Beach Republican tells Florida Politics he intends to support Speaker Mike Johnson remaining in power. “He’s handled himself in very challenging times in a very graceful, thoughtful way,” Haridopolos said.

CBS News · 14h

Mike Johnson wins reelection as House speaker in dramatic vote to open new Congress

House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared headed for defeat before two Republicans switched their vote, delivering him a majority.

U.S. News & World Report on MSN · 1d

3 Things Mike Johnson’s Win in the Speaker Election Says About House Republicans

House Speaker Mike Johnson’s win came as a result of a rare display of GOP unity and President-elect Donald Trump’s political power. It remains to be seen whether it will continue into his next term.

FOX 13 Tampa Bay on MSN2d

What could Florida lawmakers vote on during the 2025 legislative session? Here are some key bills.

In just over two months, the Florida Legislature will begin its 2025 session. Here's a look at some of the key pieces of ...

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With Speaker Drama and Family Photos, New Congress Gets Off to a Wobbly Start

There was a first-day-of-school energy on Capitol Hill as members of Congress took their oaths and Speaker Mike Johnson ...

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Who represents you? Here are the demographics of the new US Congress

Friday marks the start of the 119th United States Congress as new members are scheduled to be sworn in on Capitol Hill. As ...

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Gun laws likely to be a subject of friction in Florida in 2025

The Second Amendment, which I strongly support, isn’t an unbridled right,” said Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri.

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In Florida, a race is on to save the Everglades and protect a key source of drinking water

When the $3.9 billion Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir Project is complete, a reservoir and wetland will store and ...

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11 key lawmakers to watch in the new Congress

These rank-and-file members of both parties in the narrowly divided House could have an outsize role in the national debate ...

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Social Media Giggles At Congress' Reaction To Matt Gaetz's Absence

Matt Gaetz was the subject of much mockery Friday after the acting House clerk announced that “the honorable Matt Gaetz of ...

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