This Thursday, Republicans will try once again to agree on a new speaker of the House of Representatives to overcome the paralysis of Congress. The current situation has prevented the United States from voting in favor of new aid for Israel, which is in the middle of a conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, as well as an allocation of funds for Ukraine that has been under debate for weeks.
The historic ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on October 3 over disputes between moderate Republican congressmen and supporters of former President Donald Trump has revealed deep divisions among American conservatives. This situation has left the House in unprecedented paralysis, unable to put any legislation to a vote.
Currently, the House cannot vote on a new budget for the federal state, which endangers the administration of the world’s leading economic power. Various options have been considered to resolve this crisis, but so far, no definitive solution has been found.
Congressman Steve Scalise, the leader of the Republican caucus, has won a straw vote but faces opposition for several reasons, including his budget positions and his medical history. Negotiations are expected to continue, while the Democratic Party could play a crucial role in allying with moderate Republicans to resolve the situation. Uncertainty persists in the United States Congress as a solution to this political crisis is sought.