Scalise Claims He’s Locked Up Votes for Majority Leader

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) “held a conference call with backers Sunday evening during which he indicated he’s locked up support from more than half of the 247-member GOP conference,” The Hill reports.

“Closed-door voting for the majority leader post is expected on Thursday, though some Republicans are pushing to delay it until after a new Speaker is sworn in.”