House GOP Conference in Turmoil as Speaker McCarthy’s Promises Remain Shrouded in Secrecy

Tensions are running high in the House GOP conference as lawmakers are still in the dark about the promises Speaker Kevin McCarthy made to his opposition in a weeks-long negotiation that secured him the gavel.

On Monday night, McCarthy will preside over the House in its first vote: passing rules that conservatives hope will make him as weak as possible. The rules package, which lays the groundwork for how the chamber will operate for the next two years, contains McCarthy’s concessions to members of the House Freedom Caucus.

However, many lawmakers are feeling frustrated as they have not seen the full extent of McCarthy’s promises. One member said, “The devil is in the details we don’t know.” Another member said, “Operating in a vacuum doesn’t feel good.”

The lack of transparency has left many feeling betrayed. “We’ve been loyal and it’s a slap in the face,” one member told CNN.

The House is set to vote on the rules package on Monday night, and it remains to be seen how the vote will turn out. Many are hoping that the details of McCarthy’s promises will become public soon.