Washington – Republican representative. Elise Stefanik’s The nomination of the U.S. ambassador for the United Nations is under jeopardy as Republican pressure keeps her away from the position.
Several sources told CBS News that a discussion is underway about whether she should quit the consideration. Stefanik has not resigned from a seat in Congress, and in a House majority, Republicans need all the votes they can raise. House Speaker Mike Johnson is aware of some conversations about Stefanik held Thursday.
There is no doubt that Stefanik will get confirmed votes. Her nomination was filed by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on January 30. Republicans have a narrow majority of 218 seats in the House, while Democrats have 213 seats. There are currently four open seats.
Republicans discussed waiting for further action on Stefanik’s nomination to see how the April 1 special election in Florida won two open Republican seats. Both are expected to maintain Republican control.
The White House declined to comment, and Stefanick did not immediately respond to a request for comment from CBS News.
Stefanik, a New York Republican, has been one of President Trump’s most loyal allies and was the first choice for his Senate confirmation shortly after the 2024 election. She was elected to Congress in 2014 and promoted to Republican leadership, becoming the highest-ranked Republican woman in the House.
Stefanik attended a cabinet meeting at the White House late last month.
