
GOP lawmakers ask Pelosi to reschedule Biden's first speech to Congress
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A group of GOP lawmakers called Monday for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to reschedule President Biden’s first speech to Congress later this month to a date when the House is in session.
"Scheduling this address for a day when the House is not in session and prohibiting Members of Congress from attending would be unprecedented and undermine the very spirit of our representative, constitutional Republic," the lawmakers said. "We strongly oppose any effort to deny Members of Congress access to the People’s House and on behalf of those we represent, urge you to reschedule the event for a day the House is actually in session and ensure invitations are extended to all members." Republicans who signed the letter included Reps. Claudia Tenney of New York, Lauren Boebert of Colorado, Louie Gohmert of Texas and Madison Cawthorne of North Carolina, among others. Congressional leaders have yet to say how many lawmakers will be permitted to attend Biden’s speech, which will take place in the House chamber. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) acknowledged likely attendance limits during a call with reporters last week.More Related News