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It would have been funny if the Speaker was elected by simple majority. bearsfootball516 Jan 2023 #1
Yeah that would be funny. If 6 abstain would that give it to him? underpants Jan 2023 #3
I think as long as they have a majority, they win. ColinC Jan 2023 #11
Plurality. But yes - too bad that's not how they keep score. TheRickles Jan 2023 #5
It'd be especially delicious if my district's shithead congressman Andy Biggs Hugh_Lebowski Jan 2023 #9
Ha ha ha underpants Jan 2023 #2
Scalise is biding his time PJMcK Jan 2023 #4
Let the repuke circus begin! Lol nt Javaman Jan 2023 #6
How many ballots is the record for Speaker of the House? mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2023 #7
WaPo had an example of one with 133 votes BumRushDaShow Jan 2023 #51
So, AP doesn't know the difference between "conservative" and "reactionary fascist" (nt) William Seger Jan 2023 #8
Let's do it again... Rhiagel Jan 2023 #10
It'll be interesting who the mainstreet caucus ultimately falls behind if McCarthy is forced to pull ColinC Jan 2023 #12
Right now, unless McCarthy gets (D) votes with this 2nd ballot BumRushDaShow Jan 2023 #13
It'll be hilarious if he (or some other R) concedes leadership positions to Dems ColinC Jan 2023 #38
The CSPAN host earlier mentioned that a suggestion had been made BumRushDaShow Jan 2023 #39
I can't imagine any Rs at all would settle on a Dem speaker ColinC Jan 2023 #40
The Problem Solvers Caucus has Democrats and Republicans on it BumRushDaShow Jan 2023 #45
Thanks! Perhaps the problem solvers caucus may be able to solve this problem! ColinC Jan 2023 #54
They were apparently behind the scenes BumRushDaShow Jan 2023 #57
Where else can you get a job bad mouthing your employer? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2023 #14
Gym Jordan uses the spotlight to bloviate and lie. Then the clerk cuts off the Dem! SunSeeker Jan 2023 #15
Yeah well Aguilar wasn't having that! BumRushDaShow Jan 2023 #16
Glad he called her out for trying to shut him down while letting Gym Jordan spew. SunSeeker Jan 2023 #17
I noticed she left after that BumRushDaShow Jan 2023 #19
McCarthy just lost the second vote. LudwigPastorius Jan 2023 #18
Yup BumRushDaShow Jan 2023 #20
Is it important who the "others" are who got a few votes in the 1st? muriel_volestrangler Jan 2023 #22
It was a mix BumRushDaShow Jan 2023 #24
Do RWers want Elise Stefanik? IronLionZion Jan 2023 #21
Santos sheepishly supported McCarthy BumRushDaShow Jan 2023 #23
Better not turn around, Kevin. . . DinahMoeHum Jan 2023 #25
Not sure that party has any moderates left IronLionZion Jan 2023 #27
Is there any Republican left in the House that voted to impeach Trump at least once? muriel_volestrangler Jan 2023 #34
Because of redistricting BumRushDaShow Jan 2023 #41
Munch munch -- Is anyone surprised? ananda Jan 2023 #26
More obstruction of government business Marthe48 Jan 2023 #28
They are all in limbo right now because they haven't been sworn in BumRushDaShow Jan 2023 #29
I'm glad the Dems got so much accomplished Marthe48 Jan 2023 #32
I think that is why Biden personally pushed and cajoled BumRushDaShow Jan 2023 #42
President Biden made remarkable progress Marthe48 Jan 2023 #44
And he also did it BumRushDaShow Jan 2023 #52
Claire McCaskill wondered aloud if McCarthy thinks that dragging this out will get some Democrats ancianita Jan 2023 #30
Their issue is their loon teabagger/Freedumb caucus BumRushDaShow Jan 2023 #31
Yes, they're all that. Which means WE still have a Jan 6 Select Committee that can send its trove ancianita Jan 2023 #33
Well Pelosi did officially gavel out the 117th Congress in the House a few minutes befoe noon BumRushDaShow Jan 2023 #47
Right?? ancianita Jan 2023 #50
From what I understand, the Clerk is "in charge" of shepherding the session along now BumRushDaShow Jan 2023 #53
Yes, I saw that. But does the clerk gavel in tomorrow's session? ancianita Jan 2023 #55
The 117th Congress doesn't "exist" anymore BumRushDaShow Jan 2023 #59
HOUSE ADJOURNED! BumRushDaShow Jan 2023 #35
WHAT. A. SHITSHOW! ancianita Jan 2023 #36
None of the 434 (with one (D) vacancy) BumRushDaShow Jan 2023 #46
Exactly. So technically, there is no 118th Congress until then. Way to gut government. ancianita Jan 2023 #48
Good! A day without the GOP is like a day without hemorrhoids LeftInTX Jan 2023 #56
... BumRushDaShow Jan 2023 #60
everyone... myohmy2 Jan 2023 #37
The Orange Bloated One has risen and the Death Eaters are seeking retribution. It's that simple. Evolve Dammit Jan 2023 #43
Death Eaters, indeed. ancianita Jan 2023 #49
I don't know how else to describe them. Rowling nailed it. They have nothhig of value, just death. Evolve Dammit Jan 2023 #61
To Make An Analogy Of Today's Situation... GB_RN Jan 2023 #58
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