Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), front, walks away from Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), top left, as an altercation with Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), top right, breaks out during a session of the House of Representatives Friday. Live coverage: 📸: guygruber, USA TODAY
Democrats have remained united aroundThe 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.Far-right conservatives block GOP member Kevin McCarthy from speaker role, entering multiple rounds of votes on the House floor.
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. It’s 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't leave if its work isn't done.
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