Embattled McCarthy fails to secure speakership after six rounds of votes

[Chris]

Embattled McCarthy fails to secure speakership after six rounds of votes
McCarthy faced fierce opposition from within the Republican caucus, as 19 members defected in the first round – which took place on Tuesday.
By OMRI NAHMIAS
Published: JANUARY 4, 2023

WASHINGTON – House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy lost the sixth round of votes on Wednesday to become the next speaker of the House of Representatives, emphasizing the turmoil within the House GOP ranks. McCarthy faced fierce opposition from within the Republican caucus, as 19 members defected in the first round, which took place on Tuesday. Ten voted for Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona, and nine members voted for others. It was the first time since 1923 that the House did not elect a speaker at the first round of votes.

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[Tall Timbers]

He only needs to lose 128 more votes to set a record for the House of Representatives.

 

[Cloud Watcher]

I read that one reason some republicans won't vote for him is that he wouldn't agree to 3 things: Border security, Term limits, Debt reduction.

Perhaps they should put names in a hat and draw one. Then rotate every month so we wouldn't be stuck with the same dingbat for 2 years.