"The Republican Party is at a turning point, and Republicans must decide whether we are going to choose truth and fidelity to the Constitution." 2 member of House Republican leadership, Rep. Steve Scalise, publicly endorsed Stefanik's bid for the job last week. It can be approved by a simple majority of the full House GOP Conference. One path requires 20% of the House GOP conference -- 43 members -- to submit a petition for a special meeting. Any leadership vote is a secret ballot cast behind closed doors.

Source: CNN May 10, 2021 11:03 UTC