Roy has differentiated himself from peers like Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, and Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, who are referred to as the “Never Kevins,” amid a historic House vote.
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U.S. Rep. Chip Roy emerges as key GOP agitator in U.S. House speaker fight
Three Texas Republicans, including Roy, voted three times against U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s bid to be House speaker. They’re demanding rules changes that would give more power to rank-and-file members.
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Kevin McCarthy elected House GOP leader over objections from Chip Roy, Michael Cloud and other hard-liners
The California Republican still needs at least 218 votes to become House speaker. That vote will be on Jan. 3.
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Texas Republicans Chip Roy and Louie Gohmert among few to vote against U.S. House bill to help poor mothers access formula
The bill, which passed in the House, would expand the formula brand choices available to mothers on a federal assistance program in an attempt to mitigate a disruptive baby formula shortage around the country.
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Texts show U.S. Rep. Chip Roy sought evidence of election fraud in 2020, argued against attempts to block certification
CNN on Friday published the Austin congressman’s text messages with President Donald Trump’s chief of staff in the aftermath of the election.
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Texas Republicans who opposed resolution supporting NATO criticize and question its language
Two of the 11 members who opposed the measure say language calling for a Center for Democratic Resilience was vague and troubling.
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Most U.S. House Republicans from Texas vote against forming a commission to investigate Jan. 6 insurrection
The bill creating the commission, which would have subpoena power, passed 252-175. Republican U.S. Reps. Tony Gonzales of San Antonio and Van Taylor of Plano were the only two GOP Texans to support the measure.
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Three congressional Republicans from Texas reprimanded for violating U.S. House’s mask mandate
U.S. Reps. Louie Gohmert, R-Tyler, and Chip Roy, R-Austin, were given first warnings. U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Irving, received a $500 fine for violating the House’s mask mandate a second time.
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U.S. Rep. Chip Roy loses bid to replace Liz Cheney as third-ranking House Republican
Roy announced Thursday that he was seeking the post but was quickly denounced by former President Donald Trump.
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Donald Trump denounces Chip Roy’s bid for U.S. House Republican leadership post: “He has not done a great job”
Roy was among a small handful of Texas Republicans who voted against overturning the election in January.