Sahil Kapur

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Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur

Fun fact: In 2015, John Boehner suffered 25 Republican defections — more than Kevin McCarthy faces today — and still got elected Speaker. A tale of two majorities, large and small. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 3, 2023

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House Democratic whip @RepKClark’s office tells lawmakers another vote is expected soon and to stay close: “Please remain near the Floor.” The reason: Democratic absences = lower threshold = potentially easier for McCarthy to get elected Speaker. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 3, 2023

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The gavel falls on the second ballot. Final tally: Hakeem Jeffries (D): 212 Kevin McCarthy (R): 203 Jim Jordan (R): 19 "A Speaker has not been elected," clerk says. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 3, 2023