Scalise and McMorris Rodgers, House GOP leaders in waiting
McMorris Rodgers has not made any public statements about whether she would be interested in the speakership or majority leader position in the House.
Since 2005, McMorris Rodgers has represented Washington's 5th congressional district, which includes Spokane and the eastern third of the state.
In 2007, she gave birth to Cole McMorris Rodgers.
Since he was born with Down syndrome, the congresswoman has become an advocate for those with disabilities.