Questions have arisen about the political fate of Matt Gaetz since he resigned from the House and withdrew his name from consideration for Attorney General under President-elect Donald Trump. While Gaetz resigned from the current Congress, he was re-elected for the upcoming session in January, leading to speculation about his potential return. However, according to the Deschler-Brown Precedents, a resignation is generally not withdrawn, meaning Gaetz cannot return to the current Congress.
There is uncertainty about whether Gaetz will be sworn in for the 119th Congress, as he stated in his resignation letter that he did not intend to take the oath for the next term. A special election has not been organized yet to fill his seat. Furthermore, the Ethics Committee is investigating Gaetz, and the outcome of this probe is contingent on his return to the Congress.
If Gaetz does not return, Ethics Committee Chair Michael Guest believes that the committee’s involvement in the matter should end, as Gaetz is no longer a member of Congress. However, Rep. Sean Casten is pushing for a vote to compel the committee to release its report. House Speaker Mike Johnson has mentioned that this issue will be addressed after Thanksgiving.
In conclusion, the future of Gaetz’s political career remains uncertain, with questions surrounding his possible return to Congress and the ongoing Ethics Committee investigation.
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