In a startling incident at the Capitol, the venerable Republican Representative from North Carolina, Virginia Foxx, suffered a fall on Friday.
The unfortunate event occurred following the pivotal vote for the Speaker of the House of the 119th Congress. Foxx, aged 81, was navigating a marble staircase outside the House chamber when she lost her footing, as per a statement from her spokesperson, Alex Ives.
As reported by The News & Observer, Foxx was en route to the House gallery to engage with her family when the mishap occurred. The gallery, overlooking the chamber, provides a vantage point for visitors to observe floor proceedings. "After being helped to her feet, and looked over by medical personnel, she proceeded on her own to the Attending Physicians office to get treated for a few individual cuts," Ives communicated. He reassured that "Everything seems to be okay."
Eyewitness accounts from reporters present at the scene revealed that Foxx had visible blood on her face and leg and was seen covering her nose. Images shared on social media platforms depicted Foxx on the staircase, her face obscured by tissues, with individuals offering assistance.
The staircase was temporarily cordoned off to facilitate the cleaning of the blood. Foxx later expressed her gratitude for the concern shown, stating, "Thank you to everyone for your prayers just a few small cuts and Im doing just fine." She further demonstrated her resilience by adding, "Im a mountain woman, and were tougher than a $2 steak."
Foxx, a stalwart of the Republican party, has been serving as the representative from North Carolinas 5th congressional district since 2005. Her fall occurred in the aftermath of Mike Johnson's reelection as Speaker of the House. The voting process was not without its share of drama. Initially, six members remained silent when their names were called to cast their vote, and three members nominated another Republican for the Speaker's position. This would have left Johnson two votes short of the 218 majority required to secure the election.
However, two Republican congressmen, Chip Roy of Texas and Paul Gosar of Arizona, revised their initial decision and cast their votes in favor of Johnson, ensuring his victory. Foxx was among those who supported Johnson, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to her party and its values, even in the face of personal adversity.
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