Scott Wong

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

The analogy cont'd ... “Once you get the sandwich down to a smaller size, it gets frankly a lot easier to figure out how to finish it,” said @RepDustyJohnson, the new leader of the Main Street Caucus. — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

McCarthy ally @RepDustyJohnson offered the best analogy of winning over a chunk of the defectors: “You never eat a sandwich in one gulp. It does take a number of bites. If things come together, like it looks like it might, then this would be a major bite out of this sandwich." — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

“I felt very positive yesterday. I feel more positive today,” @GOPLeader McCarthy said as he left the Capitol Thursday night. — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

DAY 4: McCARTHY & his Freedom Caucus foes inch closer to a deal as Speaker standoff drags on The emerging agreement could flip some no votes, but it appears unlikely to deliver McCarthy the 218 votes he needs. w/@alivitali & entire NBC Hill Team https://t.co/akDxX47fPI — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

How much time has the House spent failing to elect a speaker? 17 hours and 55 minutes — so far https://t.co/cauSea2ut9 — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

Freshman members-elect can’t set up their emails or phones. Which means they can’t communicate with constituents Congress usually untouched by fed shutdowns. This is akin to a shutdown of the House of Reps. — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

RT @GaryGrumbach: Signs of an impending late night here at the Capitol —> https://t.co/z3zzSMQZYY — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

Good stuff. Heard same about no email, phones etc. A logistical disaster — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

With none of 434 members sworn in, lawmakers say they can't: - Receive classified briefings in SCIF - Meet w/Pentagon & other nat sec officials - Speak to fed agencies (VA, IRS) about specific constituent issues **They also say they is a real qt about whether they can get paid — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

RT @sahilkapur: New —> 'I'm not even a congressman': House lawmakers and staffers can't function while speaker fight drags on On the real… — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

There is no speaker of the House. There are no active House lawmakers. There are no House committees. At the moment, there is no functioning U.S. House of Representatives. https://t.co/atTCHOuZsU — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

‘I’M NOT EVEN A CONGRESSMAN’: House lawmakers and staffers can't function while speaker fight drags on w/⁦@sahilkapur⁩ https://t.co/CGbNWf8NYj — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

House votes 219-213 to adjourn until Noon Friday Burchett is lone GOP NO vote — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

Republicans sticking together for adjournment. Gaetz, Boebert, Biggs all voting YES to adjourn — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

Roll call on motion to adjourn until noon on FRIDAY. Can Gaetz and Dems block it? — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

Dems say Gaetz was asking them about their attendance tonight to see if they would have enough votes to block motion to adjourn — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

RT @BrendanBuck: Matt Gaetz should set up a Cameo where for $50 he’ll vote for you for speaker of the House. — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

RT @RepHoulahan: 🚨🚨🚨 There's a lot of news to keep up with (especially these days), so I want to make sure this doesn't get missed: The Pe… — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

Gaetz crossed aisle and got Dems' attention. Neguse meets him in back. Biggs joins in huddle. — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

RT @lizbrownkaiser: “There are national security vulnerabilities. This is a dangerous moment for Americans and for the world — one of the r… — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

Did someone shut off the air in the chamber? Feels very warm all of a sudden — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

Speaker deadlock puts House in ‘gray zone’ on national security issues w/@dandeluce @ckubeNBC @lizbrownkaiser https://t.co/OJi79tiC5M — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

McCarthy rejected for 10th time leaving House in limbo @mattgaetz's end game? "The defeat of Kevin McCarthy ... As long as it takes" https://t.co/atTCHOvxis — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

DEADLOCKED House hands McCarthy NINTH straight defeat https://t.co/atTCHOuZsU — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

@ELSchillinger I basically stole my kids snacks from the pantry. Don’t tell them. Send chocolate! — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

Fueling up before ninth ballot. Veteran reporters bring snacks https://t.co/W30X7Gvrih — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

House getting ready for NINTH ballot for Speaker. Nothing expected to change here — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

Swing district @RepDonBacon R-Neb, after eighth failed vote: “I think it's bad, bad for the GOP BRAND. Folks out all over America aren't going to say, 'it's that 20.' They’re going to group us together." https://t.co/atTCHOuZsU — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

BREAKING: McCarthy loses EIGHT ballot for speaker with no end to stalemate in sight https://t.co/atTCHOvxis — PolitiTweet.org

Scott Wong @scottwongDC

RT @sahilkapur: McCarthy offers right-wing holdouts a major concession on motion to vacate Speaker's chair: Lower threshold from 5 to 1 mem… — PolitiTweet.org