Maria HillJan 3, 2023

McCarthy doesn't have the votes to become Speaker. Last time this happened was 1923, so few people alive have ever seen a potential Speaker unable to unite their caucus. Not too auspicious for being able to govern.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/01/03/speaker-house-vote-mccarthy-new-congress/#link-D2CECA2FRBBQXPUPU7PNPFBEWE

Post Politics Now: House adjourns with no speaker after McCarthy fails to win third ballot

The new Senate also gaveled into session Tuesday but with far less drama than in the House, where it could take multiple ballots to elect a speaker.

The Washington Post
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Round 1

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Round 2

McCarthy still unable to unite cacus. Not enough votes to became speaker ...

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Round 3

McCarthy seems to be losing more support ...

Jeffries 212

McCarthy 202

Jordan 20

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Ikr? By all means let’s keep voting!
Jan 3, 2023 at 11:48pmWeb