{"id":536642,"date":"2023-01-07T08:45:40","date_gmt":"2023-01-07T05:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/"},"modified":"2023-01-07T08:45:40","modified_gmt":"2023-01-07T05:45:40","slug":"in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/","title":{"rendered":"#In dramatic 15th ballot, McCarthy clinches House speaker vote"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d8e3b8d395\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d8e3b8d395\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#In_dramatic_15th_ballot_McCarthy_clinches_House_speaker_vote\" >In dramatic 15th ballot, McCarthy clinches House speaker vote<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#House_speaker_ballot_15_McCarthy_wins_216_votes\" >House speaker ballot 15: McCarthy wins 216 votes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#House_speaker_vote_15_McCarthy_appears_to_have_the_votes\" >House speaker vote 15: McCarthy appears to have the votes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#Gaetz_votes_present_on_15th_ballot\" >Gaetz votes present on 15th ballot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#Phillips_nominates_Jeffries_in_15th_vote\" >Phillips nominates Jeffries in 15th vote<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#Round_15_McCarthy_backer_gives_a_short_nomination_speech\" >Round 15: McCarthy backer gives a short nomination speech<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#Republican_chant_%E2%80%98one_more_time\" >Republican chant \u2018one more time\u2019\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#Adjournment_fails_on_to_ballot_15\" >Adjournment fails; on to ballot 15<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#House_speaker_14th_vote_McCarthy_polls_216_votes_%E2%80%93_needed_217\" >House speaker 14th vote: McCarthy polls 216 votes \u2013 needed 217<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#House_floor_gets_heated_as_McCarthy_appears_in_gridlock\" >House floor gets heated as McCarthy appears in gridlock<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#McCarthy_in_a_better_position_to_win\" >McCarthy in a better position to win<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#Jeffries_nominated_a_14th_time\" >Jeffries nominated a 14th time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#Rep_McHenry_nominates_McCarthy_in_14th_ballot\" >Rep. McHenry nominates McCarthy in 14th ballot\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#Theyre_off_House_begins_night_session\" >They&#8217;re off: House begins night session<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#Who_is_House_Clerk_Cheryl_Johnson\" >Who is House Clerk Cheryl Johnson?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#Rep_Gaetz_%E2%80%98Well_see_how_it_goes\" >Rep. Gaetz: \u2018We\u2019ll see how it goes\u2019\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#McCarthy_%E2%80%98Well_get_it_done_tonight\" >McCarthy: \u2018We\u2019ll get it done tonight\u2019<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#Vote_to_adjourn_underway\" >Vote to adjourn underway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#Speaker_of_the_House_vote_13_McCarthy_still_a_few_votes_away\" >Speaker of the House vote 13: McCarthy still a few votes away<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#McCarthy_inches_closer_but_appears_to_fall_short_again\" >McCarthy inches closer, but appears to fall short again<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#Comer_nominates_McCarthy_for_round_13\" >Comer nominates McCarthy for round 13<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#New_McCarthy_backers_hint_at_compromise_framework\" >New McCarthy backers hint at compromise framework<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#Ballot_13_McCarthy_now_unopposed_by_any_Republican_nominee\" >Ballot 13: McCarthy now unopposed by any Republican nominee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#McCarthy_gets_close_to_being_speaker_%E2%80%93_very_close\" >McCarthy gets close to being speaker &#8211; very close\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#Who_are_the_Republican_vote_McCarthy_flipped\" >Who are the Republican vote McCarthy flipped?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#McCarthy_momentum_Would-be_House_Speaker_picks_up_votes_falls_just_a_little_short\" >McCarthy momentum: Would-be House Speaker picks up votes, falls just a little short\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#Gaetz_nominates_Jordan_saying_%E2%80%98McCarthy_doesnt_have_the_votes\" >Gaetz nominates Jordan, saying &#8216;McCarthy doesn&#8217;t have the votes&#8217;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#Clyburn_evokes_Jan_6_when_nominating_Jeffries\" >Clyburn evokes Jan. 6 when nominating Jeffries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#McCarthy_backer_laments_%E2%80%9Cdentistry_of_last_few_days%E2%80%9D\" >McCarthy backer laments \u201cdentistry of last few days\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#Most_of_McCarthys_detractors_received_campaign_money_from_him\" >Most of McCarthy\u2019s detractors received campaign money from him<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#House_speakership_still_undecided\" >House speakership still undecided<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#What_to_expect_on_Day_4\" >What to expect on Day 4<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/in-dramatic-15th-ballot-mccarthy-clinches-house-speaker-vote\/#House_to_honor_Jan_6_anniversary\" >House to honor Jan. 6 anniversary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_dramatic_15th_ballot_McCarthy_clinches_House_speaker_vote\"><\/span>In dramatic 15th ballot, McCarthy clinches House speaker vote<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>WASHINGTON \u2013 Rep. Kevin McCarthy clinched the election to become the 55th person to serve as speaker of the House after a marathon 15 rounds of voting over four days and a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a> of concessions that moved power from his new position to a cadre of hard-right lawmakers.<\/p>\n<p>His election came two years after the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the Capitol \u2013 a day when McCarthy, his top deputies and 19 of the 20 holdouts he negotiated with to win all voted to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.<\/p>\n<p>On that day two years ago, McCarthy reportedly called former President Donald Trump, imploring him to call off his supporters who were ransacking the Capitol. Today \u2013 and all week \u2013 McCarthy was begging for votes from some of Trump\u2019s biggest supporters. That includes Rep. Matt Gaetz, who nominated and voted for Trump as House speaker.<\/p>\n<p>It has been four grueling days of negotiations. This is the first time the process of electing a speaker took more than one ballot in more than 100 years.<\/p>\n<p>Latest developments:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>He did it:<\/strong> House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy survived one of the longest and most chaotic speaker elections since the Civil War after winning over conservative naysayers within his own party.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>House GOP agenda: <\/strong>After two years of Democratic control in both chambers, allowing for an 18-month congressional investigation into the Capitol attack, the GOP has vowed to fight back on narratives around the Jan. 6, 2021, attack, COVID-19 and Joe Biden&#8217;s son, Hunter Biden.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>House honoring January 6 anniversary: <\/strong>Before the House reconvened Friday, Democrats and Republicans remembered the Jan. 6 anniversary in press conferences to honor those mpacted by the violent attack two years ago.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Stay in the conversation on politics: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/profile.usatoday.com\/newsletters\/on-politics\/\">Sign up for the OnPolitics newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"House_speaker_ballot_15_McCarthy_wins_216_votes\"><\/span>House speaker ballot 15: McCarthy wins 216 votes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A bruised Kevin McCarthy finally got over the top in the wee hours of Saturday, recording 216 votes and becoming speaker of the House after four days of rancor, reversals and deal-making with opponents.<\/p>\n<p>The win came on a post-midnight 15th ballot that only took place after a group of Republicans defeated a motion to adjourn and convinced enough colleagues to change their votes.<\/p>\n<p>It turned out that six Republicans who had opposed McCarthy during 14 previous ballots voted &#8220;present&#8221; on this one, lowering the magic number McCarthy needed to claim a majority.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to McCarthy&#8217;s total of 216, the House clerk officially reported that Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries again won 212 votes from party colleagues.<\/p>\n<p>The six Republicans who voted &#8220;present&#8221; were Lauren Boebert, Matt Gaetz, Andy Biggs, Eli Crane, Bob Good and Matt Rosendale. All had been involved in this week&#8217;s effort to block McCarthy from ascending to the speakership.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 David Jackson and Rachel Looker<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Who is the next speaker?: <\/strong>Kevin McCarthy was once rejected for a House internship. Now he could become the next speaker<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"House_speaker_vote_15_McCarthy_appears_to_have_the_votes\"><\/span>House speaker vote 15: McCarthy appears to have the votes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On a record 15th ballot, Kevin McCarthy tentatively racked up the votes to become speaker of the House on Friday, picking up sufficient votes from Republicans who signed onto an agreement over rules, committee assignments, and other perks.<\/p>\n<p>The new McCarthy supporters had voted for other people during the three previous days but went with the Republican leader he made concessions that essentially give more power to the conservative critics who opposed him.<\/p>\n<p>The tally from ballot 15 must still be confirmed and made official by the House clerk.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 David Jackson<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>More votes to go: <\/strong>McCarthy House speaker drama signals more fights no matter who holds gavel, lawmakers say<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_usatoday_us_articles_590\/d8e55fba304f2b06ca6dc268e260f38f\" alt=\"Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) talks to Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) during a session of the House of Representatives on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023.\" data-uuid=\"47131dc4-08fd-3ab3-abbb-cce496a8288e\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gaetz_votes_present_on_15th_ballot\"><\/span>Gaetz votes present on 15th ballot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Florida Republican Matt Gaetz, in many ways the face of the anti-McCarthy movement, voted present which gives the GOP leader a needed edge.<\/p>\n<p>By the time Gaetz had voted four Republican holdouts were voting present as well.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014Phillip M. Bailey<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phillips_nominates_Jeffries_in_15th_vote\"><\/span>Phillips nominates Jeffries in 15th vote<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Dean Phillips nominated House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries for speaker in the 15th round of voting this week, with the latest round of voting stretching into early Saturday morning.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI rise to say, \u2018Wow,\u2019\u201d Phillips quipped in a nod to the late night.<\/p>\n<p>Democrats haven\u2019t missed an opportunity to highlight their unity all week, pointing out that Jeffries has received the unanimous 212 votes of his full caucus 13 of the 14 previous votes. Rep. David Trone missed the 12th vote for shoulder surgery Friday morning but had returned in time for the 13th vote Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe the people still find ourselves without a constituted government,\u201d Phillips said.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014<em>Candy Woodall<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Round_15_McCarthy_backer_gives_a_short_nomination_speech\"><\/span>Round 15: McCarthy backer gives a short nomination speech<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Republican Rep. Bruce Westerman of Arkansas got right to the point as he nominated Kevin McCarthy on a 15th ballot.<\/p>\n<p>He said the new Congress needs less talk and more action and urged his colleagues to finally put McCarthy over the top.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 David Jackson<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_usatoday_us_articles_590\/8efbf3f1538b38a687ad2add760293b1\" alt=\"Kevin McCarthy (D-Calif.) reacts during the vote count for speaker of the House. The House of Representatives reconvened on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, trying to elect a speaker of the House.\" data-uuid=\"e0e794d9-de0c-3a7d-a4b4-15bb336c6c79\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Republican_chant_%E2%80%98one_more_time\"><\/span>Republican chant \u2018one more time\u2019\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Republicans began chanting \u201cone more time\u201d on the House floor Friday night after switching votes against adjournment to remain in the chamber for a 15th ballot.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>At one point cheers erupted from the caucus and Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz received hugs and high fives from his colleagues.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u2014<em> Rachel Looker <\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adjournment_fails_on_to_ballot_15\"><\/span>Adjournment fails; on to ballot 15<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After a dramatic 14th ballot \u2014 which almost got physical on the House floor at one point \u2014 failed to hand Kevin McCarthy the speaker&#8217;s gavel, GOP leadership made a motion to adjourn until Monday.<\/p>\n<p>But that maneuver was blocked by bipartisan group of lawmakers in a late night vote Friday.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014  Phillip M. Bailey<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"House_speaker_14th_vote_McCarthy_polls_216_votes_%E2%80%93_needed_217\"><\/span>House speaker 14th vote: McCarthy polls 216 votes \u2013 needed 217<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s official: McCarthy came up a single vote shy of becoming speaker of the House, according to the official tally of a notably tense 14th ballot.<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy recorded 216 votes, but six Republicans would not give him that one last vote.<\/p>\n<p>As he has throughout the week, Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries had 212 votes from colleagues.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Another six Republicans voted for Jim Jordan and Andy Biggs, or voted &#8220;present&#8221; \u2013 none gave McCarthy the single vote he needed to become speaker.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 David Jackson<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>McCarthy standoff: <\/strong>A visual guide to a House speaker deadlock not seen for a century<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"House_floor_gets_heated_as_McCarthy_appears_in_gridlock\"><\/span>House floor gets heated as McCarthy appears in gridlock<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the vote that could have given the speaker\u2019s gavel to McCarthy, Republican supporters of former President Donald Trump supporters have prevented the California representative from winning the ballot.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Aides of McCarthy and Rep. Matt Gaetz, who voted present in the latest round, held animated discussions on the floor.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The tension of the situation resulted in what <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>eared to be an altercation on the  floor involving Alabama Rep. Mike Rogers, who charged at the group and walked out of the chamber.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The chaos happens on the two year anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol where the two holdouts\u2014 Gaetz and Boebert\u2014 refuse to vote for McCarthy are strong Trump supporters.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8211; Rachel Looker<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_usatoday_us_articles_590\/4b1c1d12f32a11f8649dbf75b185cb99\" alt=\"Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) walks away from Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as an altercation breaks out during a session of the House of Representatives to elect a speaker of the House.\" data-uuid=\"fa61a97d-2d92-342f-8705-d5d532139064\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s to come: <\/strong>McCarthy House speaker drama signals more fights no matter who holds gavel, lawmakers say<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"McCarthy_in_a_better_position_to_win\"><\/span>McCarthy in a better position to win<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>About halfway through the historic 14th vote for speaker, the House Republican Leader was in his best position of the week.<\/p>\n<p>One of his biggest detractors, Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado, voted present, giving him one fewer vote against him compared to previous rounds.<\/p>\n<p>Another detractor, Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, missed his vote. He could come back at the end of voting to cast a ballot, but if he doesn\u2019t vote it will lower the total of voting members McCarthy needs to clinch the speakership.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014<em> Candy Woodall<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_usatoday_us_articles_590\/ba2c8ccaa94bc8e2a159db02883791d9\" alt=\"Rep. Hakeem Jeffries receives an ovation from fellow Democrats after being nominated for speaker\" data-uuid=\"a09a73d3-29ff-35ba-984a-878642cd4398\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jeffries_nominated_a_14th_time\"><\/span>Jeffries nominated a 14th time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries was nominated for a 14th time, and once again the nomination came from House Democratic Chair Pete Aguilar.<\/p>\n<p>Democrats have touted their unity all week, pointing out that Jeffries has received the unanimous 212 votes of his full caucus 12 of the 13 previous votes. Rep. David Trone missed the 12th vote for shoulder surgery Friday morning but had returned in time for the 13th vote Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>On Friday night, Aguilar used much of his speech to thank everyone for whom the Capitol is a workplace and called out Republicans for two years ago objecting to the 2020 presidential election and peaceful transfer of power.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014<em> Candy Woodall<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_usatoday_us_articles_590\/2358cdbea70bbbfb779da5d5a2a47317\" alt=\"Jan 6, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) shakes hands with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY0 after nominating Jeffries for speaker as the House of Representatives reconvenes.\" data-uuid=\"dd97b8ca-9ad7-3393-a51b-775f19bbc22c\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The Democratic leader: <\/strong>Who is Hakeem Jeffries in Congress? What to know about the Brooklyn Rep. set to replace Pelosi<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rep_McHenry_nominates_McCarthy_in_14th_ballot\"><\/span>Rep. McHenry nominates McCarthy in 14th ballot\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>North Carolina Rep. Patrick McHenry nominated McCarthy in the 14th ballot.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>McHenry, who said he served with Kevin in his entirety of tenure in the House, said McCarthy\u2019s leadership style has been lacking in the House for too long and called the California representative \u201cunflinchingly optimistic\u201d and relentless.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOver these last few days, Kevin McCarthy has allowed this process to work among House Republicans and has empowered members to come together to find consensus on behalf of conservative policy and a greater involvement of all voices throughout the conference,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe man does not quit,\u201d McHenry added.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u2014<em> Rachel Looker<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who is the GOP leader?: <\/strong>Kevin McCarthy was once rejected for a House internship. Now he could become the next speaker<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theyre_off_House_begins_night_session\"><\/span>They&#8217;re off: House begins night session<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The House kicked off a night session Friday with apparent confidence that Kevin McCarthy will finally be elected speaker.<\/p>\n<p>Even the House chaplain expressed optimism that &#8220;at last&#8221; they are on &#8220;the threshold of a new Congress.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 David Jackson<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_usatoday_us_articles_590\/b520c4f6cc68f0eed18fe95810f3af04\" alt=\"Lauren Boebert, R-Co,.and Matt Gaetz, R-Fla, before the the House of Representatives reconvenes on Friday Jan. 6, 2023.\" data-uuid=\"7c2057d3-0f8a-3e12-9f39-565e680826ca\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_House_Clerk_Cheryl_Johnson\"><\/span>Who is House Clerk Cheryl Johnson?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to her official bio, Johnson is the 36th person to serve as clerk and was first sworn in by then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi in 2019. She is the first Black woman to preside over the House chamber.<\/p>\n<p>A New Orleans native, Johnson has worked for the House for nearly two decades, serving as chief investigative counsel and spokesperson for the Committee on Education and the Workforce. She was also counsel for the committee with oversight over the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian Institution, where she worked for 10 years liaising with congressional committees with jurisdiction over its funding.<\/p>\n<p>A journalism and mass communication graduate of the University of Iowa, Johnson got her law degree from Howard University and graduated from the senior management program at Harvard University\u2019s John F. Kennedy School of Government.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014<em> Associated Press<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_usatoday_us_articles_590\/98b9a69a334b2d0842f951071e6a1347\" alt=\"Clerk of the House Cheryl Johnson speaks in the House chamber as the House meets for a second day to elect a speaker and convene the 118th Congress in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.\" data-uuid=\"ce0a4023-0d6a-3dff-91c8-adcaba10ba72\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rep_Gaetz_%E2%80%98Well_see_how_it_goes\"><\/span>Rep. Gaetz: \u2018We\u2019ll see how it goes\u2019\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, who previously nominated former President Donald Trump for speaker, told reporters outside the House floor that he is excited about the changes that have been made in negotiations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re still negotiating on spending, on the rules, and we&#8217;ll see how it goes tonight,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em>-Rachel Looker<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Gaetz and more: <\/strong>Who are the Republicans balking at Kevin McCarthy as a House speaker?<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"McCarthy_%E2%80%98Well_get_it_done_tonight\"><\/span>McCarthy: \u2018We\u2019ll get it done tonight\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>McCarthy told reporters after the 13th ballot that he will have the votes needed tonight to win the speakership.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ll get it done tonight,\u201d he said, later adding, \u201cit\u2019s not how you start, it\u2019s how you finish.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy said the breaking points in the negotiations were getting his dissenters together and finding the ability to work together.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think at the end if the day we\u2019re going to be more effective, more efficient,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He added because the vote for speaker took this long, \u201cnow we\u2019ve learned how to govern.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u2014<em> Rachel Looker<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 2 of 4 (so far): <\/strong>McCarthy keeps losing, Biden mocks House GOP: 5 takeaways from Day 2 of the new Congress<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_usatoday_us_articles_590\/c16b81590a32b5af1092d966ed4a60c8\" alt=\"Rep. Kevin McCarthy (D-Calif.) is seen on the House floor as the House of Representatives reconvenes on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023.\" data-uuid=\"760e7d14-842b-3eed-be59-a8046e1230f5\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vote_to_adjourn_underway\"><\/span>Vote to adjourn underway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After a thirteenth round of voting once again failed to produce a new speaker of the House, GOP Rep. Steve Scalise moved to adjourn until 10 p.m. tonight.<\/p>\n<p>Democrats were vocally opposed, and members are now voting on the motion. If passed, the House would gather back in less than seven hours for the fourteenth vote in four days.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014<em> Savannah Kuchar<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>The process explained: <\/strong>What happens after McCarthy loses multiple speaker votes? Here&#8217;s how it works.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speaker_of_the_House_vote_13_McCarthy_still_a_few_votes_away\"><\/span>Speaker of the House vote 13: McCarthy still a few votes away<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>McCarthy and his allies were unable to win the speakership.<\/p>\n<p>The 13th ballot again gave McCarthy 214 votes, according to the official House tally, three less than he needed to claim the House Speakers&#8217; job.<\/p>\n<p>Six Republicans continued to vote for Jim Jordan, denying the majority to McCarthy.<\/p>\n<p>Democrat Hakeem Jeffries again recorded 212 votes from minority party colleagues.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 David Jackson<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>McCarthy standoff: <\/strong>A visual guide to a House speaker deadlock not seen for a century<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"McCarthy_inches_closer_but_appears_to_fall_short_again\"><\/span>McCarthy inches closer, but appears to fall short again<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy is closer to holding the speaker\u2019s gavel, but he still doesn\u2019t have the votes.<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy appeared to pick up 15 votes in his favor after two rounds of voting\u2014the 13th round overall.<\/p>\n<p>The Republicans he flipped are Reps. Josh Brecheen, Dan Bishop, Mike Cloud, Andy Clyde, Byron Donalds, Paul Gosar, Andy Harris, Anna Paulina Luna, Mary Miller, Ralph Norman, Andy Ogles, Scott Perry, Chip Roy and Keith Self. And Victoria Spartz switched her vote from present to McCarthy.<\/p>\n<p>He is still a few votes short because of a small group of conservatives still voting against him: Reps. Andy Biggs, Lauren Boebert, Eli Crane, Matt Gaetz, Bob Good and Matt Rosendale.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014<em>Candy Woodall<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Day one recap: <\/strong>House adjourns without a new speaker as McCarthy loses three rounds of voting<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comer_nominates_McCarthy_for_round_13\"><\/span>Comer nominates McCarthy for round 13<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Republican James Comer stepped up to nominate McCarthy for the 13th ballot, arguing Democrats have failed to hold President Joe Biden accountable.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn a Republican majority under Speaker Kevin McCarthy the forgotten, working men and women\u2019s voices will finally be heard and represented,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Comer, of Kentucky, will be chairman of the House Oversight Committee in the 118th Congress.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014 Phillip M. Bailey<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Popcorn and penalty kicks: <\/strong>McCarthy&#8217;s push to become House speaker is sparking jokes on <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_usatoday_us_articles_590\/3ea7a0fce8be3297f015d090c5a9abf9\" alt=\"US Republican Representative of California Kevin McCarthy listens as lawmakers take a 13th vote for House Speaker at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2023.\" data-uuid=\"be9e6864-9788-3d77-ac37-a08b4f0f1e67\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_McCarthy_backers_hint_at_compromise_framework\"><\/span>New McCarthy backers hint at compromise framework<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A group of GOP lawmakers, who were among the McCarthy dissenters who flipped their vote to McCarthy in the 12th ballot, told reporters that the party has agreed to a framework as ongoing conversations continue.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is the framework of an agreement in good faith that allows us to keep moving forward,\u201d said Pennsylvania Rep. Scott Perry.<\/p>\n<p>The group would not provide specifics, but said the framework involves the motion to vacate, spending and \u201cconservative representation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8211; Rachel Looker and Sarah Elbeshbishi<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>The holdouts: <\/strong>Who are the Republicans balking at Kevin McCarthy as a House speaker?<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_usatoday_us_articles_590\/ee4db2e4e6e6d07f8863154b153e5991\" alt=\"Jan 6, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.), left, and Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) speak after the thirteen round of voting for Speaker of the House.\" data-uuid=\"586cba0e-3675-323c-a881-b2d747359bab\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ballot_13_McCarthy_now_unopposed_by_any_Republican_nominee\"><\/span>Ballot 13: McCarthy now unopposed by any Republican nominee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This may be the big vote for House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy &#8211; critics did not nominate an alternative to run against him, the first time that has happened during this week-long standoff.<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy fell just a few votes short in the most recent vote, and a new vote is underway.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 David Jackson<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Intern to speaker <\/strong>\u2014<strong> maybe: <\/strong>Kevin McCarthy was once rejected for a House internship. Now he could become the next speaker<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"McCarthy_gets_close_to_being_speaker_%E2%80%93_very_close\"><\/span>McCarthy gets close to being speaker &#8211; very close\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The official tally on McCarthy&#8217;s best ballot: 213 votes, just a few short of what he needs to become speaker of the House.<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy&#8217;s specific magic number is uncertain: It could be 217 or 216, depending on how many House members vote; some members are absent or may choose not to vote on a future ballot.<\/p>\n<p>A 13th ballot is expected soon.<\/p>\n<p>Republicans are now pressuring the seven holdouts who voted for McCarthy alternatives; Jim Jordan received four votes and Kevin Hern took three, and both of them are supporting McCarthy.<\/p>\n<p>Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries pulled 211 votes from colleagues \u2013 the first time he has not led the balloting this week.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 David Jackson<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>The process explained: <\/strong>What happens after McCarthy loses multiple speaker votes? Here&#8217;s how it works.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_are_the_Republican_vote_McCarthy_flipped\"><\/span>Who are the Republican vote McCarthy flipped?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy had his best showing of the week on Friday, flipping 14 of his 20 detractors in his historic bid for speaker.<\/p>\n<p>The Republicans he flipped are Reps. Josh Brecheen, Dan Bishop, Mike Cloud, Andy Clyde, Byron Donalds, Paul Gosar, Anna Paulina Luna, Mary Miller, Ralph Norman, Andy Ogles, Scott Perry, Chip Roy and Keith Self. And Victoria Spartz switched her vote from present to McCarthy.<\/p>\n<p>Though McCarthy flipped more than half of his opposition, he still has some hardline conservatives against him: Reps. Andy Biggs, Lauren Boebert, Eli Crane, Matt Gaetz, Bob Good, Andy Harris and Matt Rosendale.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 <em>Candy Woodall<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Key votes in the House: <\/strong>Who are the Republicans balking at Kevin McCarthy as a House speaker?<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_usatoday_us_articles_590\/9e300c7b5a1f33863e0e45ffce5ec565\" alt=\"Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., listens during the twelfth round of voting in the House chamber as the House meets for the fourth day to elect a speaker and convene the 118th Congress in Washington, Friday, Jan. 6, 2023.\" data-uuid=\"c198b121-5d40-34b5-8296-86859b09ea92\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"McCarthy_momentum_Would-be_House_Speaker_picks_up_votes_falls_just_a_little_short\"><\/span>McCarthy momentum: Would-be House Speaker picks up votes, falls just a little short\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kevin McCarthy finally picked up some momentum Friday, winning at least 14 new votes on the week&#8217;s 12th ballot and getting very close to the majority he needs to claim the speaker&#8217;s job.<\/p>\n<p>With the official results still being tallied, McCarthy tentatively won at least 214 votes, just short of the House majority he needs to become speaker. That number is a moving target of 217 or 216 because some members are not casting votes.<\/p>\n<p>The new McCarthy supporters had voted for other people during the three previous days, but went with the Republican leader he made concessions to them over rules and committee assignments.<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy and allies hope the new numbers will pressure remaining opponents to cave and end this impasse.<\/p>\n<p>Another vote is likely to happen soon.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 <em>David Jackson<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_usatoday_us_articles_590\/e49e7bb589896e2252c26a2bdf5b58c9\" alt=\"Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., and Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., talk with colleagues during the twelfth round of voting in the House chamber as the House meets for the fourth day to elect a speaker and convene the 118th Congress in Washington, Friday, Jan. 6, 2023.\" data-uuid=\"e59ea932-74fa-3131-9c71-28c4d0cadcdd\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gaetz_nominates_Jordan_saying_%E2%80%98McCarthy_doesnt_have_the_votes\"><\/span>Gaetz nominates Jordan, saying &#8216;McCarthy doesn&#8217;t have the votes&#8217;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gaetz nominates Jordan, saying &#8220;McCarthy doesn&#8217;t have the votes&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>After stating that Rep. Kevin McCarthy would still not have enough backing for the role of speaker, Rep. Matt Gaetz nominated Rep. Jim Jordan in the twelfth round of voting.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Mr. McCarthy doesn&#8217;t have the votes today. He will not have the votes tomorrow. And he will not have the votes next week, next month, next year,&#8221; Gaetz said.<\/p>\n<p>In his address, Gaetz called the Ohio Rep. &#8220;the Lebron James of fundraising.&#8221; Gaetz had previously nominated Jordan on the first day of voting, despite Jordan consistently casting his own vote for McCarthy in each round. Jordan was not nominated again Wednesday or Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 <em>Savannah Kuchar<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_usatoday_us_articles_590\/afae2f013b679b4afd4fc1e9fd376780\" alt=\"Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., and Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., talk with colleagues during the twelfth round of voting in the House chamber as the House meets for the fourth day to elect a speaker and convene the 118th Congress in Washington, Friday, Jan. 6, 2023.\" data-uuid=\"04b81b1b-8088-3bba-981a-6e69f6c7cfdd\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clyburn_evokes_Jan_6_when_nominating_Jeffries\"><\/span>Clyburn evokes Jan. 6 when nominating Jeffries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>South Carolina Democrat James Clyburn was the first lawmaker to remind colleagues about the 2-year anniversary of the insurrectionist attack on the Capitol when rising to nominate colleague Hakeem Jeffries for the speakership.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cExactly two years ago today our resolve was tested when a violent mob of insurrections attacked our Capitol, threatened the integrity of this democracy and undermined our Constitution,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier on Friday, a bipartisan group of lawmakers honored those impacted, injured and killed during the riot.<\/p>\n<p>Clyburn, a veteran Democratic leader, also bemoaned how the chaos of the week has paralyzed Congress, saying Jeffries is \u201cprepared to lead\u201d and will protect democracy.<\/p>\n<p>The 212 House Democrats have remained united behind Jeffries, of New York, during the entire saga.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 <em>Phillip M. Bailey<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"McCarthy_backer_laments_%E2%80%9Cdentistry_of_last_few_days%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>McCarthy backer laments \u201cdentistry of last few days\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In re-nominating McCarthy for the speaker&#8217;s job, Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Cal., opened Day Four with a vivid and painful metaphor for the process.<\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;dentistry of last few days\u201d has been painful for everybody, Garcia said ahead of a 12th ballot in the speaker&#8217;s race.<\/p>\n<p>Republicans are still trying to drill down to a resolution.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 <em>David Jackson<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_of_McCarthys_detractors_received_campaign_money_from_him\"><\/span>Most of McCarthy\u2019s detractors received campaign money from him<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thirteen of the 20 people who keep voting against Kevin McCarthy for speaker received campaign money this cycle from McCarthy\u2019s political action committee, Majority Committee PAC, according to records from the Federal Election Commission.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>\/politics\/2023\/01\/06\/kevin-mccarthy-campaign-money-speaker-race\/10996257002\/<\/p>\n<p>They include Scott Perry of Pennsylvania, leader of the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus, and Byron Donalds of Florida, who at first voted for McCarthy but then switched his vote, and ended up becoming a candidate for speaker himself.<\/p>\n<p>Seven of the 20 received no money from McCarthy\u2019s main fundraising PACs. They include Reps. Matt Gaetz of Florida and Lauren Boebert of Colorado.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 <em>Erin Mansfield<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"House_speakership_still_undecided\"><\/span>House speakership still undecided<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As the first week of the 118th Congress comes to a close, a House speaker has not yet been selected.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Though House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy has consistently won a majority of Republican votes, some 20 conservatives refuse to cast votes in his favor, preferring candidates like Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., or Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla. Without those votes, McCarthy is short of the votes needed to win the powerful position.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Democrats have remained united around leader Hakeem Jeffries, all 212 voting in his favor in all 10 votes.<\/p>\n<p>The situation has left Congress stymied, since no member of the House of Representatives can be sworn in and no rules can be adopted until someone is selected for the role.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 Ella Lee<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_expect_on_Day_4\"><\/span>What to expect on Day 4<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When the House gavels in at noon Friday, it will become evident if Thursday negotiations were fruitful for House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy who has lost 11 consecutive votes for speaker.<\/p>\n<p>Lawmakers and political analysts in both parties discussed last night the possibility of a deal that could appease 20 rebels in his right flank and whether at least 16 of them would be swayed to McCarthy\u2019s side.<\/p>\n<p>On the fourth day of a new Congress without a speaker and sworn-in members, all eyes will be on the competing GOP factions of McCarthy and his 200 allies and his 20 detractors led by Reps. Matt Gaetz, Chip Roy, Scott Perry and Andy Biggs.<\/p>\n<p>The math allows McCarthy to lose four of the 20 in his bid for speaker. But after days of a cumbersome process, any movement to his side would be seen as a huge momentum shift for the caucus leader.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s possible a historic 12th vote could begin at noon, or some members could push for an adjournment until Monday, leaving Congress without a House speaker or sworn-in representatives for the weekend. McCarthy is not in favor of adjourning for the weekend and has said the House shouldn&#8217;t leave if its work isn&#8217;t done.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cProgress\u201d has been the magic word all week, with both McCarthy allies and opponents telling reporters an agreement was near.<\/p>\n<p>Friday could prove them right or wrong.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 <em>Candy Woodall<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"House_to_honor_Jan_6_anniversary\"><\/span>House to honor Jan. 6 anniversary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before the House reconvenes Friday, Democrats and Republicans will remember the Jan. 6 anniversary in press conferences to honor those who were killed, injured and impacted by the violent attack two years ago.<\/p>\n<p>At 9:30 a.m. on the House Triangle, Democratic Reps. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey and Dean Phillips of Minnesota will mark the anniversary and highlight the recently passed Electoral Count Reform Act they say \u201cwill help preserve the integrity of our elections and protect democracy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>At 10 a.m. on the House steps, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries will hold a bipartisan remembrance with Republicans, recognizing two years since the attack.<\/p>\n<p>Many House members serving today were there on Jan. 6, 2021, when a violent mob stormed the Capitol.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 <em>Candy Woodall<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_usatoday_us_articles_590\/e06ab2bc4095f7e614e59cf8e9d10a8f\" alt=\"Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., leaves the House floor on Jan. 4, 2023, in Washington.\" data-uuid=\"8a029011-c1e3-3f57-aa06-78d0faf1efd8\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: <\/em><em>Republican McCarthy wins House speaker on 15th ballot: live updates<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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