The gop speaker vote - finally final

[mala]

Andy Harris is awful. That's all I have to add.

[NewOrleans]

Jan 6, 2023 14:36:17 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

The energy around the clapping of someone who flipped feels very much like praising someone for tying their shoes.

Now see this is the content I’m here for.

[pixy0stix]

If I was a chaos gremlin, I'd work out with someone else to flip my vote, while they kept theirs... and then the next vote go back to my previous vote, and they flipped...

[NewOrleans]

sellout is trending on Twitter.

There’s nice little messages like this for MTG: Never supporting you again sellout 🖕🏻🇺🇸🖕🏻

[mrsslocombe]

Every time I read "Chip Roy" I just imagine he's Alan Ruck's character from Succession.

[Birdie]

David Trone walking in right after having surgery to vote for Jeffries like a BAMF.

[pixy0stix]

CSPAN just clarified that McCarthy needs 217 votes - so they need 3 more to flip. Or if they can get the two missing members back, he would need 218 and just 2 of the holdouts to flip.

[mrsslocombe]

Jan 6, 2023 14:57:36 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

CSPAN just clarified that McCarthy needs 217 votes - so they need 3 more to flip. Or if they can get the two missing members back, he would need 218 and just 2 of the holdouts to flip.

Yes I think either:

-he flips Rosendale & Crane (I think Biggs, Boebert, Good, and Gaetz are never going to flip) and every other GOP member is present.

OR

-Enough Democrats are absent to lower the threshold and every other GOP member is present. 

[mpm]

McCarthy is so close to beating the Browns’ losing record.

[NewOrleans]

Jan 6, 2023 14:49:15 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

If I was a chaos gremlin, I'd work out with someone else to flip my vote, while they kept theirs... and then the next vote go back to my previous vote, and they flipped...

I mean, you are a chaos gremlin. Just not in Congress. Yet.

[pixy0stix]

Jan 6, 2023 15:04:12 GMT -5 NewOrleans said:

Jan 6, 2023 14:49:15 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

If I was a chaos gremlin, I'd work out with someone else to flip my vote, while they kept theirs... and then the next vote go back to my previous vote, and they flipped...

I mean, you are a chaos gremlin. Just not in Congress. Yet.

Don't put that on me. LOL!

[neverfstop]

It honestly sucks- we sent these people to Washington to work & their ability to do their job is being blocked by these ass clows who want to see the government fail.

We need a functioning government & the GOP has zero interest in actually governing.

ETA: sorry I forgot to add the warning...thanks (i assume) pixy.   I'll add a spoiler

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[Velar Fricative]

Apparently I misremembered that Andy Harris was punched in the face by a Congressman who used to play in the NFL a couple of years ago. He was *almost* punched in the face. Sad.

[pixy0stix]

10 pm?!

[seeyalater52]

Jan 6, 2023 15:23:40 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

10 pm?!

They’re trying to get their missing caucus members back to DC. They need the time.

[seeyalater52]

They have to electronic vote on adjournment again 😂

[redheadbaker]

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Ilhan Omar's Reaction When Approached by Matt Gaetz Goes Viral

Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar's unimpressed expression while chatting with Republican Matt Gaetz in Congress on Thursday has been immortalized in a photo that has since gone viral on social media.

Click link for pic

[pixy0stix]

Jan 6, 2023 15:26:13 GMT -5 seeyalater52 said:

Jan 6, 2023 15:23:40 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

10 pm?!

They’re trying to get their missing caucus members back to DC. They need the time.

Yesterday it was reported that Buck was going to have surgery and out for several days. Previously, he was in favor of McCarthy stepping aside, so I wonder if he's actually heading back. thehill.com/homenews/house/3798831-gop-rep-ken-buck-says-mccarthy-should-consider-stepping-aside/

[NewOrleans]

Jan 6, 2023 15:26:13 GMT -5 seeyalater52 said:

Jan 6, 2023 15:23:40 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

10 pm?!

They’re trying to get their missing caucus members back to DC. They need the time.

They’re going to have to chase them down in brothels and opium dens.

[seeyalater52]

Jan 6, 2023 15:30:28 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

Jan 6, 2023 15:26:13 GMT -5 seeyalater52 said:

They’re trying to get their missing caucus members back to DC. They need the time.

Yesterday it was reported that Buck was going to have surgery and out for several days. Previously, he was in favor of McCarthy stepping aside, so I wonder if he's actually heading back. thehill.com/homenews/house/3798831-gop-rep-ken-buck-says-mccarthy-should-consider-stepping-aside/

True although who knows whether whatever secret deal they clearly hammered out to flip votes was enticing to Buck.

Even if he’s back and voted McCarthy I still don’t see how he flips 2 of the other holdouts.

[cous0226]

CNN is reporting that McCarthy thinks he has all the votes now.

[NewOrleans]

Why can’t we do a Gofundme and buy the government like a Republican?

[mrsslocombe]

Jan 6, 2023 15:36:56 GMT -5 cous0226 said:

CNN is reporting that McCarthy thinks he has all the votes now.

Well the bitch has proven in the past that he can't count so :::fingers crossed:::

[seeyalater52]

Jan 6, 2023 15:36:56 GMT -5 cous0226 said:

CNN is reporting that McCarthy thinks he has all the votes now.

Then why are they motioning to adjourn?

[cous0226]

Jan 6, 2023 15:45:50 GMT -5 seeyalater52 said:

Jan 6, 2023 15:36:56 GMT -5 cous0226 said:

CNN is reporting that McCarthy thinks he has all the votes now.

Then why are they motioning to adjourn?

Because some republicans are away cnn is saying and the are returning tonight.

[seeyalater52]

Jan 6, 2023 15:50:45 GMT -5 cous0226 said:

Jan 6, 2023 15:45:50 GMT -5 seeyalater52 said:

Then why are they motioning to adjourn?

Because some republicans are away cnn is saying and the are returning tonight.

Oh sorry I thought he meant he had the votes in the room. I was like… clearly you do not.

[seeyalater52]

Hasn’t one of the returners historically been a never McCarthy or am I remembering that wrong?

[cous0226]

Not sure. It seems there are 2 to
Flip now only and he’s telling everyone
He’ll have the votes. Hope he is wrong.

[rubytue]

seeyalater52, to your question of concessions.

Republican Keith Self (Texas), one of the members who recently flipped their vote to Kevin McCarthy, said that a key part of the agreement for him is maintaining 2022 spending levels — which would mean a $75 billion cut in the military. Asked whether he is open to exempting defense spending, Self said “we’re working on that.” He stressed the deal is still fluid and being hammered out now.[\quote]

[seeyalater52]

Jan 6, 2023 16:12:05 GMT -5 rubytue said:

seeyalater52, to your question of concessions.

Republican Keith Self (Texas), one of the members who recently flipped their vote to Kevin McCarthy, said that a key part of the agreement for him is maintaining 2022 spending levels — which would mean a $75 billion cut in the military. Asked whether he is open to exempting defense spending, Self said “we’re working on that.” He stressed the deal is still fluid and being hammered out now.[\quote]

Oh good lord.