The certainty projected by supporters of McCarthy is fraying as House Republicans prepare for the prospect of a right-wing revolt hobbling his bid for speaker.
McCarthy failing to win on the first ballot could theoretically result in a weeks or even months-long stalemate that dominates the House floor and grinds other business to a halt.
Good told Axios there are "individuals who, in private conversations, have acknowledged that once it's clear ... it's not going to be Kevin McCarthy, they are interested."Two were in the 18th century, 11 in the 19th century and one in 1923, exactly 100 years ago. The longest, in 1857, went intoThe process, conducted by a roll call vote, doesn't incorporate modern technology, meaning re-votes would still consume substantial floor time.
Rep. David Joyce , the Governance Group Chair, told Axios in a statement: “This Conference cannot handcuff itself to a burning building before we gavel in the 118th Congress." "There's frustration, I think on the part of everyone, that if we don't find unity, we might as well be in the minority," said Rep. Andy Barr , asserting that anyone who disagrees “is advancing the cause of the left."
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