Elise Stefanik
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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 |
| Web site | eliseforcongress.com |
| Date of birth | July 2,1984 |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Born | Albany |
| New York | |
| United States | |
| Nationality | American |
| Office | R |
| NY 21st District | |
| Spouse | Matthew Manda |
| Parents | Ken Stefanik |
| Melanie Stefanik | |
| Official site | stefanik.house.gov |
| Current office | 2022-02-24 05:54:53 |
| 2022-07-22 04:51:52 | |
| NY 21st District | |
| Education | Harvard University |
| Albany Academy for Girls | |
| Siblings | Matt Stefanik |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 407274 |
Elise Stefanik Life story
Elise Marie Stefanik is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for New York's 21st congressional district since 2015. As chair of the House Republican Conference since 2021, she is the third-ranking House Republican.
Conservative Mike Johnson elected new House Speaker
... When nominating Mr Johnson on the floor of the House, Elise Stefanik, the chair of the Republican conference, called him a " dedicated servant" and " titan" who has dedicated his life to " America s great principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness"...
Republicans pick Mike Johnson as latest House Speaker nominee
... The selection of Louisiana s Mr Johnson, 51, was announced by House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik...
House speakership up in air as resistance to Jim Jordan hardens
... But another New York Republican, Elise Stefanik, called Mr Jordan " a patriot, an America First warrior who wins the toughest of fights"...
President Joe Biden acknowledges seventh grandchild for first time
... House Republican Elise Stefanik accused Mr Biden of " cold, heartless, selfish and cowardly" behaviour following the conclusion of the legal battle in June...
Biden visitor logs under scrutiny after classified files found
... Elise Stefanik, the number three House Republican and a New York congresswoman, said that the visitor logs were " a clear matter of national security"...
Republicans help pass House gay marriage bill
... " Republican Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Minority Whip Steve Scalise voted against it, but number three House Republican Elise Stefanik voted in favour...
Republicans pick Mike Johnson as latest House Speaker nominee
By Max MatzaBBC News
Republicans have picked Congressman Mike Johnson as their latest nominee for the Speaker of The House of Representatives.
He is The Fourth nominee put forward after three others failed to win enough support from colleagues, and The Second nominee of The Day .
Mr Johnson was selected after three rounds of voting late on Tuesday.
The House has been without a Speaker and has been unable to pass bills since Kevin McCarthy was ousted on 3 October.
The Selection of Louisiana's Mr Johnson, 51, was announced by House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik .
Republicans only hold a narrow majority over Democrats in the lower chamber of Congress, so their nominee can only afford to lose a handful of votes from their own side to win.
Mr Johnson's nomination came only hours after the prior nominee, Majority Whip Tom Emmer , dropped out after failing to attract enough support.
It remains unclear whether Mr Johnson will have the 217 votes - a simple majority in The House - That he needs to win the gavel.
In voting earlier on Tuesday Mr Johnson came in second place to Mr Emmer, before the Minnesota representative withdrew after former President Donald Trump spoke out against him.
According to Ms Stefanik, in the Final Round of voting Mr Johnson received 128 votes while Congressman Byron Donald came in second with 29.
Mr Johnson's nomination is expected to receive a full vote in The House as soon as Wednesday afternoon. If he fails, Republicans will be back to the drawing board Once Again .
Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher told That he doubts That Mr Johnson could win enough votes in The House .
" We keep doing the same thing over and over again, which I think is the definition of insanity, last Time I checked, " He Said .
Mr Johnson is a lawyer and former Talk Radio host who has served on The House since 2016. He is also the former chairman of the Republican Study Committee and is considered a close ally of Mr Jordan.
In 2020, Mr Johnson was considered a key player in the bid to object to Joe Biden 's victory in the 2020 presidential election.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
