President-elect Joe Biden may stagger nominations of House Democrats for positions in the upcoming administration to avoid cutting into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s already slim majority after losses in the November election. "We need to manage something like this," Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., the Democratic whip and a top Biden ally, told The Associated Press in an interview. BIDEN TO PUBLICLY GET CORONAVIRUS VACCINE ON MONDAYAll three lawmakers are considered to be from Democratic strongholds that would be tough for Republicans to flip. The lawmakers can remain in the House, voting as members, until they are Senate-confirmed. If even a few Democratic lawmakers object or peel off, passing bills in the new Congress could be difficult.
Source: Fox News December 19, 2020 10:52 UTC