US Virgin Islands Delegate Challenges Territories’ Exclusion from Speaker Vote
Delegate Stacey Plaskett highlighted the exclusion of delegates from U.S. territories—representing four million Americans—from the Speaker of the House vote, prompting a standing ovation from Democrats. House Parliamentarian Jason Smith explained that only voting Representatives are eligible to participate in the Speaker election, citing House rules. Plaskett, however, underscored the ongoing issue of the territories’ lack of full voting representation, before her microphone was cut off amidst further Democratic support. This incident has since gained significant attention online and in the media.
John Q. Hosedrinker