Mess hit US Congress after banning dissident right-wing Republicans favorite Kevin McCarthy from becoming a speaker in a series of insulting votes on Tuesday.
vote for a new Leader of American House of MPs are expected to appeal on Wednesday.
A California congressman needed a simple majority elected As Washington’s top legislator, who preside over over a house business and he second in To the presidency, after the vice president.
But for the first the time in a century Republicans failed to select the speaker in Nail-biting first three rounds of Vote – given a blanket coverage via US television networks.
instead of celebrating them new controls of the house party instead facing a drawn-out fight To elect a speaker could deepen internal divisions – and put McCarthy’s political career at risk on Line.
57-year- Old Wanted 218 votes in The lower chamber, which then flipped to a narrow 222-212 Republican majority last year midterm elections.
But he failed to unite party Rebels, including many notable allies of former President Donald Trump was shocked by 19 “no” votes spontaneously side in All of the first two rounds; rising up to 20 in Third.
for him performance He was so weak that he lost out Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies in All of The opening three ballots – Although there is remains No doubt the Republican will eventually claim the speaker’s gavel.
McCarthy always wanted to have roleafter withdrawing from race in 2015 Central issue of Huge mistakes and right-wing rebellion.
‘the next steps”
This time it was once again bog down up by far-right rebels, despite bowing to their calls for serious investigations of Democrats, including President Joe Biden, after he took office over the home.
Lawmakers agreed to postpone the session until Wednesday amid steady building The momentum among Republicans to regroup overnight, lick their wounds and forge a file strategy To turn a catastrophic defeat into an intolerable face- Save Victory.
“the reality Rep. Kevin McCarthy has no votes, said Byron Donalds of Florida in next statement of Postponement, fellow members urged of the party Conference for “holiday and gathering” in Search of breakthrough.
the last the time is took more From one round of vote for pick speaker in start of a new Congress was century Ago, in 1923. 1 speaker selection proces in 1855 took 133 rounds of vote over two months.
McCarthy – who was trying avoid small Walk around honk off the floor to conduct their own negotiations – initially planned to retain members in room and vote until he managed to induce his rivals to submit.
Some lawmakers and staffers who support McCarthy are starting their day saying that should Bend out If unable to lock the hammer in the second roundwe media mentioned.
The house is expected to last more ballots From midday (5pm GMT) on Wed until someone comes out with The majority – which is not out of question which a new candidate who was not part of The process can come to the fore.
Trump loyalty
One of the obstacles to the McCarthy smear was the perception of some on his party is far right because he is not loyal enough to trump, who Being for White House again After losing to Biden in 2020.
No credible Republican replacement for McCarthy has emerged through the reprieve, though one The obvious name would be the next House Majority Leader Steve Scales, who is McCarthy who was nonetheless clear that he has ambitions of belong to him.
“Never Kevin” audiences are likely to see Scalise as more of Same thing, though.
mccarthy, who He defied a subpoena from the House of Representatives panel Investigate the 2021 attack on Capitol Building already The militants promised investigations of Biden family and management, as well of FBI and CIA.
But the more It is seen as tender in to the right more It would likely alienate moderates, leading to open warfare between Republicans in the Senate and House of Representatives, where it is located already A little love is lost.
Not everything was bleak and gloomy for Republicans in Congress.
Senate also met for it’s a new term Tuesday, with Mitch McConnell, who He heads the Republican minority, breaking record for Longest serving Senate leader.
“There is a lot of unnecessary disruption in Republican party”Trump posted on Truth Social after the House adjourned on Tuesday night — which makes a point of Blame McConnell in a certain for divisions and without mentioning McCarthy or House chaos.
Mess hit US Congress after banning dissident right-wing Republicans favorite Kevin McCarthy from becoming a speaker in a series of insulting votes on Tuesday.
vote for a new Leader of American House of MPs are expected to appeal on Wednesday.
A California congressman needed a simple majority elected As Washington’s top legislator, who preside over over a house business and he second in To the presidency, after the vice president.
But for the first the time in a century Republicans failed to select the speaker in Nail-biting first three rounds of Vote – given a blanket coverage via US television networks.
instead of celebrating them new controls of the house party instead facing a drawn-out fight To elect a speaker could deepen internal divisions – and put McCarthy’s political career at risk on Line.
57-year- Old Wanted 218 votes in The lower chamber, which then flipped to a narrow 222-212 Republican majority last year midterm elections.
But he failed to unite party Rebels, including many notable allies of former President Donald Trump was shocked by 19 “no” votes spontaneously side in All of the first two rounds; rising up to 20 in Third.
for him performance He was so weak that he lost out Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies in All of The opening three ballots – Although there is remains No doubt the Republican will eventually claim the speaker’s gavel.
McCarthy always wanted to have roleafter withdrawing from race in 2015 Central issue of Huge mistakes and right-wing rebellion.
‘the next steps”
This time it was once again bog down up by far-right rebels, despite bowing to their calls for serious investigations of Democrats, including President Joe Biden, after he took office over the home.
Lawmakers agreed to postpone the session until Wednesday amid steady building The momentum among Republicans to regroup overnight, lick their wounds and forge a file strategy To turn a catastrophic defeat into an intolerable face- Save Victory.
“the reality Rep. Kevin McCarthy has no votes, said Byron Donalds of Florida in next statement of Postponement, fellow members urged of the party Conference for “holiday and gathering” in Search of breakthrough.
the last the time is took more From one round of vote for pick speaker in start of a new Congress was century Ago, in 1923. 1 speaker selection proces in 1855 took 133 rounds of vote over two months.
McCarthy – who was trying avoid small Walk around honk off the floor to conduct their own negotiations – initially planned to retain members in room and vote until he managed to induce his rivals to submit.
Some lawmakers and staffers who support McCarthy are starting their day saying that should Bend out If unable to lock the hammer in the second roundwe media mentioned.
The house is expected to last more ballots From midday (5pm GMT) on Wed until someone comes out with The majority – which is not out of question which a new candidate who was not part of The process can come to the fore.
Trump loyalty
One of the obstacles to the McCarthy smear was the perception of some on his party is far right because he is not loyal enough to trump, who Being for White House again After losing to Biden in 2020.
No credible Republican replacement for McCarthy has emerged through the reprieve, though one The obvious name would be the next House Majority Leader Steve Scales, who is McCarthy who was nonetheless clear that he has ambitions of belong to him.
“Never Kevin” audiences are likely to see Scalise as more of Same thing, though.
mccarthy, who He defied a subpoena from the House of Representatives panel Investigate the 2021 attack on Capitol Building already The militants promised investigations of Biden family and management, as well of FBI and CIA.
But the more It is seen as tender in to the right more It would likely alienate moderates, leading to open warfare between Republicans in the Senate and House of Representatives, where it is located already A little love is lost.
Not everything was bleak and gloomy for Republicans in Congress.
Senate also met for it’s a new term Tuesday, with Mitch McConnell, who He heads the Republican minority, breaking record for Longest serving Senate leader.
“There is a lot of unnecessary disruption in Republican party”Trump posted on Truth Social after the House adjourned on Tuesday night — which makes a point of Blame McConnell in a certain for divisions and without mentioning McCarthy or House chaos.