Rep. Carolyn Maloney Will Lead House Oversight Committee

Carolyn Maloney was elected as the first chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee after defeating Gerry Connolly. Her election was nearly certain following a recommendation from the House Democratic Steering Committee. Maloney has been leading the committee temporarily since Elijah Cummings' passing and has been a member since 1993. She expressed her commitment to follow Cummings' example. The Oversight Committee is one of the three panels leading the impeachment inquiry.

Who was defeated by Maloney in the secret ballot vote for the chairwoman position?

• Nancy Pelosi

• Gerry Connolly

• Elijah Cummings

• Adam Schiff

What was the role of the House Democratic Steering Committee in Maloney's election?

• They were not involved.

• They voted against her.

• They recommended her after a runoff vote.

• They opposed her candidacy.

Since when has Maloney been serving on the Oversight Committee?

• 2000

• 1985

• 1993

• 2010

What did Maloney express in her statement after the vote?

• She wanted to change the committee's focus.

• She was honored and aimed to follow Chairman Cummings' example.

• She planned to resign.

• She was disappointed with the results.

Which committees are leading the impeachment inquiry along with the House Oversight Committee?

• Judiciary and Ethics Committees

• Intelligence and Foreign Affairs Committees

• Finance and Budget Committees

• Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Committees