Former President Trump put his grip on House Republicans to the test Wednesday, calling on every member to back Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) for speaker.
to win the post Tuesday, seeing his support erode by one on the final ballot. On that vote, Rep. Byron Donalds switched his support to Rep. Jim Jordan , who — despite nominating McCarthy for speaker — received six votes on the first ballot, 19 on the second and 20 on the third.
The historic defeat stalled members’ swearing-in, GOP committee assignments and a vote on the rules package that will ultimately govern the 118th Congress. Instead, House Republicans put their divisions on display throughout the afternoon, offering a stark contrast to their unified Democratic colleagues across the aisle and even the functioning Senate chamber on the other side of the Capitol.
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