Members of the US House of Representatives will try to pick a Speaker for 4th day. Kevin McCarthy has so far fallen short of the 218 votes needed to win. That’s as a result of a right-wing group inside his own party not supporting him. In an effort to break a political deadlock, members of … Read more
Ohio Rep. Warren Davidson prenominated Kevin McCarthy for speaker. McCarthy lost in three Tuesday and one Wednesday rounds. 20 Republicans backed Florida Rep. Byron Donalds in his fourth effort. Rep. Warren Davidson of Ohio nominated House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy for speaker once more after McCarthy failed to receive enough votes to win in three … Read more
Rep. Kevin McCarthy faces surprising competition in the fourth speaker vote. Rep. McCarthy has been embroiled in controversy recently. Texas Rep. Chip Roy nominated FL Rep. Byron Donalds. As the House continues voting for a fourth round, it would appear that Republican Party Leader Kevin McCarthy has been unable to secure the necessary number of … Read more
The House will meet at noon ET even though there is still no speaker elected. However, a GOP source familiar with the situation indicated that it’s likely that the House may adjourn right away so that talks can go on for the rest of the day. A nominee needs 218 votes, however if members abstain, … Read more
On the third ballot, Byron Donalds voted for Jim Jordan over Kevin McCarthy. If McCarthy’s trail reappears, Donalds may reconsider his mind. The Florida Republican wouldn’t specify who he’d vote for as speaker. Republican Rep. Byron Donalds said on Wednesday that he switched his vote for House Speaker on the third ballot from Republican Leader … Read more
