Posted on Jan 3, 2023
New Congress live updates: McCarthy loses 3rd House speaker vote in historic defeats
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Republicans are facing a leadership drama as they take control of the House on Tuesday.
As the 118th Congress convenes, the first order of business in the chamber is the election of a new speaker -- and current Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is being stymied by a group of hardliners demanding concessions.
To win the gavel, McCarthy needs a majority of the members-elect who are present and voting. But because the GOP holds only a five-seat advantage, a small number of defections is so far stopping McCarthy from gaining the office he's long sought.
The House can conduct no other business until a speaker is chosen. For the first time in a century, the vote is requiring multiple rounds.
As the 118th Congress convenes, the first order of business in the chamber is the election of a new speaker -- and current Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is being stymied by a group of hardliners demanding concessions.
To win the gavel, McCarthy needs a majority of the members-elect who are present and voting. But because the GOP holds only a five-seat advantage, a small number of defections is so far stopping McCarthy from gaining the office he's long sought.
The House can conduct no other business until a speaker is chosen. For the first time in a century, the vote is requiring multiple rounds.
New Congress live updates: McCarthy loses 3rd House speaker vote in historic defeats
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Maj John Bell
SGT (Join to see) - not nearly as short sighted as giving Democrats one more ounce of power than one must.
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Capt Gregory Prickett
Maj John Bell - No business for two years also means that the VA would shut down, and retirement checks would stop.
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