GOP House Delegation Poised to Gain Clout in 112th Congress
N.C. Republicans could take leadership roles in several committees
RALEIGH (By Karen McMahan, Carolina Journal Online) — Although the Tar Heel State bucked the national trend in the midterm elections, seeing the defeat of only one incumbent House Democrat, North Carolina lawmakers stand to gain clout as the GOP takes control of the House of Representatives in the 112th Congress.
Between the 60-plus seats Republicans picked up in the House and the six they gained in the Senate, upcoming changes in committee and subcommittee leadership should boost the state’s influence.
During the first week of Congress’ lame duck session, both Republicans and Democrats selected party leaders. Republicans plan to select committee and subcommittee assignments before the end of the year, but sources tell 'Carolina Journal' that Democrats may wait until the new Congress convenes in January before making their decisions.
RALEIGH (By Karen McMahan, Carolina Journal Online) — Although the Tar Heel State bucked the national trend in the midterm elections, seeing the defeat of only one incumbent House Democrat, North Carolina lawmakers stand to gain clout as the GOP takes control of the House of Representatives in the 112th Congress.
Between the 60-plus seats Republicans picked up in the House and the six they gained in the Senate, upcoming changes in committee and subcommittee leadership should boost the state’s influence.
During the first week of Congress’ lame duck session, both Republicans and Democrats selected party leaders. Republicans plan to select committee and subcommittee assignments before the end of the year, but sources tell 'Carolina Journal' that Democrats may wait until the new Congress convenes in January before making their decisions.
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