Press Releases

JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSGIP STATEMENT ON HOUSE REPUBLICAN FAILURE TO ORGANIZE FOR THE 118TH CONGRESS

January 11, 2023

Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement following continued House Republican chaos and confusion.

“House Democrats are united and ready to get to work. Unfortunately, House Republicans remain unable to organize themselves in a manner that allows the Congress to move forward and do the business of the American people.

TRANSCRIPT OF WHIP CLARK’S FLOOR SPEECH NOMINATING LEADER JEFFRIES FOR SPEAKER

January 11, 2023

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives nominating Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker. Below is the transcript as delivered:

“212. 212. 212. 212. 212. 212. And today, 212.

[Applause]

“212 House Democrats stand united behind our leader because Hakeem Jeffries stands united for the American people.

[Applause]

STATEMENT FROM KATHERINE CLARK ON HER SUCCESSFUL ELECTION TO DEMOCRATIC WHIP

December 27, 2022

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement following her election to House Democratic Whip for the 118^th Congress: