The Republican leadership in the House of Representatives is reportedly contemplating emergency measures to ensure the certification of votes for Donald Trump as President, in light of potential opposition from far-right House members to the re-election of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA).
This comes amid reports of a possible "emergency break glass option" aimed at bypassing the speaker's absence if a vote fails to elect one on Friday. As it currently stands, Rep. Tom Massie (R-KY) has confirmed his opposition to Johnson, with up to 14 other House Republicans wavering on the decision to return the gavel to the Louisiana conservative.
According to Raw Story, there is talk of convening an emergency session, the so-called "break the glass" scenario, which would facilitate the certification of Trump's presidential votes. This comes four years after the certification process was interrupted by Trump's supporters who stormed the Capitol, causing lawmakers to fear for their safety. However, this "special" session might not materialize, as it "would be a tough sell for many institutionalist Republicans," as reported by CNN.
If this special session fails to materialize, the narrow Republican majority might choose to delay resolving the speaker leadership dispute, knowing they have until January 20, the scheduled date for the inauguration ceremony.
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