The majority of Republicans plan to nominate Kevin McCarthy as the party takes over control of the chamber, but many are skeptical that he will reach a majority to become speaker on the first ballot.
Kevin McCarthy is set to face a case of deja vu come Tuesday. The political future of the 57-year-old will once again be at stake as Republican lawmakers decide if he should be elected as House speaker.The House of Representatives will convene Tuesday to elect a speaker for the new Congress
Should the California Republican come up short, it is likely the clerk will repeat the roll call vote several times until he is able to garner a majority While McCarthy is as of now facing no serious Republican challenger for the constitutionally mandated office, which would make him second in line to the presidency, his ascension to speaker is an open question. He is facing entrenched opposition from a small number of conservative lawmakers who in a 222-213 majority could well tank his nomination.Choosing a speaker will be the first vote the House will take before new and returning lawmakers are even sworn into office on Tuesday.
But, once Jan. 3 comes along, members are not obligated to vote for the party's chosen candidate. While it has been the tradition for the speaker candidate to be a member of the House, it is not required. In past years, President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump and even a senator, Republican Rand Paul of Kentucky, have received votes for House speaker.
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