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1.3.23 Letter To The AOC

Representative Matt Gaetz writes a letter to the Architect of the Capitol questioning the legal basis for Kevin McCarthy continuing to occupy the Speaker of the House office after failing to be elected Speaker in three votes by the newly sworn-in 118th Congress, and asking how long McCarthy can remain there before being considered a squatter given that he is no longer the Speaker-designate.

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1.3.23 Letter To The AOC

Representative Matt Gaetz writes a letter to the Architect of the Capitol questioning the legal basis for Kevin McCarthy continuing to occupy the Speaker of the House office after failing to be elected Speaker in three votes by the newly sworn-in 118th Congress, and asking how long McCarthy can remain there before being considered a squatter given that he is no longer the Speaker-designate.

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MATT GAETZ WASHINGTON OFFICE:

2021 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING


1ST DISTRICT, FLORIDA
WASHINGTON, DC 20515

ARMED SERVICES Congress of the United States (202) 225-4136

COMMITTEE DISTRICT OFFICE:


House of Representatives 226 SOUTH PALAFOX PLACE
6TH FLOOR
COMMITTEE ON THE Washington, DC 20515 PENSACOLA, FL 32502
(850) 479-1183
JUDICIARY
https://gaetz.house.gov

January 3, 2023

The Honorable J. Brett Blanton


12th Architect of the Capitol
Architect of the Capitol
U.S. Capitol Building
Washington, DC 20515

Dear Mr. Blanton,

I write to inform you that the Speaker of the House Office located in the U.S. Capitol Building is currently
occupied by Rep. Kevin McCarthy. As of this morning, the 117th Congress adjourned sine die, and a Speaker
from the 118th Congress has not been elected. After three undeciding votes, no member can lay claim to this
office.

What is the basis in law, House rule, or precedent to allow someone who has placed second in three
successive speaker elections to occupy the Speaker of the House Office? How long will he remain there
before he is considered a squatter?

Please write back promptly as it seems Mr. McCarthy can no longer be considered Speaker-Designate
following today’s balloting.

Sincerely,

Matt Gaetz
Member of Congress

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