GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy falls short in first vote for House speaker, forcing vote to a second ballot for first time in a century
The GOP can’t begin governing until a speaker is chosen — an otherwise ceremonial procedure that could make history this year and drag on for days. Hours before the voting begins, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy remains at odds with the most conservative flank of his part.
McCarthy allies, who vastly outnumber the “never Kevin” bloc, say they aren’t budging in supporting “only Kevin.” The impasse could lead to multiple rounds of voting for speaker, which could take days and hasn’t happened since 1923.Democrats in the Senate will have a say as to which bills reach the floor for votes but will face challenges getting their agenda across the finish line in a Republican-controlled House.
McCarthy secured only 203 votes, less than the majority of 218 he needed to secure the speaker's post, according to the House clerk; 19 other Republicans voted for other candidates.A second ballot coming up.Jeffries ended up getting the most votes on the first ballot for speaker at 212 votes, earning the support of all of his Democratic colleagues in stark contrast to McCarthy, who had 19 Republicans vote against him – McCarthy earned 203 votes.
But to become speaker, a nominee has to earn a majority of the total votes cast. With 434 members voting, that means any nominee will have to reach 218 votes to wield the speaker’s gavel. The House could opt to vote in a speaker by plurality, but it is extremely unlikely as it could pose the risk of Jeffries becoming speaker with a Republican majority. Kevin McCarthy appeared fell short of the majority he needed to become speaker of the House on the first ballot.The speaker vote could now drag out for hours or days.Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., nominated fellow Arizonan Rep. Andy Biggs for speaker of the House in McCarthy’s first official challenge for the speakership.
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