Florida Republican criticizes an effort by GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy to cut a deal to earn enough votes for House speaker and says he hasn't "earned" the speakership and cannot be trusted. "…
Kentucky Republican James Comer nominates GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy for speaker on the thirteenth ballot. Texas Democrat Veronica Escobar nominates Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Texas Republican Chip Roy, who has been in talks with GOP Leader McCarthy and his allies, switches his vote to back McCarthy. A final deal has not yet been reached between the two sides.
House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy loses the twelfth ballot for speaker, but he gained 14 votes in this round from holdouts in his conference as talks continue to reach a final deal on backing …
California Republican Mike Garcia nominates GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy for speaker on the twelfth ballot. Former Democratic Whip Jim Clyburn (D-SC) nominates Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Florida R…