Details: Mike Rogers lunges at Matt Gaetz during House speaker voting, other members forced to intervene

Fox News ^ | Jan 7 | By Lawrence Richard

[RandFan]

A tense moment on the House of Representatives floor resulted in a Republican member physically lunging at another who then had to be restrained from further escalation.

The scuffle happened between Reps-elect Mike Rogers, R-Ala., and Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., after the 14th House speaker vote failed.

Gaetz was discussing with Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., the possibility of backing him in the next vote and appeared to mouth the worth "committee."

Gaetz is currently on the House Armed Services Committee, which is chaired by Rogers.

McCarthy appeared to agree and returned to his seat. Rogers, having witnessed the interaction, then walked up to Gaetz’s row and made a move toward him.

Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., intervened and physically restrained Rogers, pulling him back by his shoulders in full view of C-SPAN’s cameras.

Rogers could then be seen appearing to yell: "I won’t forget this!"

In the 15th and final vote, McCarthy was officially elected speaker with Gaetz voting "present."

[bagster]

[nicollo]

This whole thing is about Committee chairs, because that’s where the fundraising is. Most people don’t understand that those positions go to the highest bidder who is then committed to raising a certain amount of money each year in order to keep it.

If Gaetz took a Chair from Roberts, that’s great news, bc w/ the RINOs it’s all about the money.

[Hostage]

Many won’t forget how 88-year old Shelby sold out by backing the gangster $1.7 Trillion Omnibus before retiring.

[Ultra Sonic 007]

What are you talking about? Mike Rogers voted for McCarthy on every single ballot.

[momincombatboots]

Nice summary of the highlights.

[popdonnelly]

Good for Mike Rogers.

[popdonnelly]

I agree. Gaetz acted like a total ass.

[healy61]

Rogers is the bad guy here, because he lunged at someone. See?

[healy61]

Oh vanity, oh vanity. Cheap wig is thy name.

[Dr. Ursus]

Gaetz and Boebert the AOC’s of the Republicans!

[vivenne]

And you should look very closely at those who are critizing the loudest.

[Revolutionary]

Didn’t lunge. Nasty words and his mouth got covered.

[ncalburt]

Too Bad No one tossed that Rats Nest on that AL losers head.
That Tired Dem lite crook was upset the Gravy train was being stalled .
His Real owners want out taxes dollars now .
Good Old Multi millionaire Silicon Valley Dem Kevin is ready to dish out our tax dollars .

[Candor7]

Gaetz is coming out of this quite well ...He deserves a Committee assignment ...and he has proven Rogers a windbag bully.

See:

https://www.theamericanconservative.com/trimming-back-the-speakership/

[Candor7]

That’s one hilarious picture........

[sarge83]

My-my, who is the terrorist here? Come on FR GOP establishment fanboys be honest. Another member tried to physically assault another. Are you snobs not embarrassed at this unseemly behavior or will it be excused like all other RINO crap?

[eeriegeno]

Yeah! But what did Frank Luntz think about all of this drama?

[MeneMeneTekelUpharsin]

And I imagine rodgers almost got his ass kicked, exactly as you would have.

Spot on.

[Lisbon1940]

Where was the sergeant at arms?

[dforest]

Rogers the RINO made a fool out of himself. He was lucky others restrained him.

Gates was not physically attacking Rogers. That make Rogers the bad guy because he was unable to restrain his temper.