The gop speaker vote - finally final

[spinnaker5]

Inevitable, but still funny:

[Bad Dingo]

Did an R vote for Jeffries? I have cspan on in the background and I thought I saw 213 votes for Jeffries before the count disappeared.

ETA - never mind, it looks like it was an error because they changed it back to 212.

[katfco]

So how spiteful is McCarthy likely to be towards those who didn’t support him?

[cous0226]

Jan 3, 2023 14:44:59 GMT -5 bronxgirl said:

I wonder how many rounds this will take. Does it get increasingly more humiliating as this drags on, or does he reach a saturation point?

McCarthy bragged that he’s given the longest speech ever on the floor so I hope the everyone bought their jammies because seems like it’s gonna go on all night.

[bronxgirl]

I am fascinated that there is a Representative Self. Rep Cloud was my favorite name, but Self wins. I also appreciate that we have Rep Moore and Rep Nunn. We're going to be hearing these names over and over (and over), so I've found a way to entertain myself.

[neverfstop]

100 years later.....
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11595929/In-1923-Speaker-House-election-took-9-rounds-1856-Congress-shut-2-months.html

In 1923, it took 9 ballots, and in 1856, Congress was brought to a standstill for two months

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Any chance he'd give some concessions to the democrats to get their votes? any way we can use this to our advantage?

[pixy0stix]

Jan 3, 2023 15:33:11 GMT -5 neverfstop said:

100 years later.....
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11595929/In-1923-Speaker-House-election-took-9-rounds-1856-Congress-shut-2-months.html

In 1923, it took 9 ballots, and in 1856, Congress was brought to a standstill for two months

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Any chance he'd give some concessions to the democrats to get their votes? any way we can use this to our advantage?

Oh damn, exactly a 100 years later.

[cous0226]

I think the only way they are switching is if they threaten to work with the Dems. CNN is saying the Dems are loving this and not ready for talks if they are approached.

[5kcandlesinthewind]

Jan 3, 2023 15:41:04 GMT -5 cous0226 said:

I think the only way they are switching is if they threaten to work with the Dems. CNN is saying the Dems are loving this and not ready for talks if they are approached.

The Ds have precisely zero incentive to do anything other than watch the Rs crash and burn.  Even the most conservative of Ds has got to know there's nothing to be gained by trading their soul to the other party. I don't see them breaking, and I doubt there are any moderate Rs left in the House to be convinced to vote for Jeffries.

I laughed so hard when Aguilar called out Jordan for nominating basically nominating himself during that speech, and then fucking Gaetz actually nominated him.  If this was an episode of Veep*, Jordan would have secretly whipping the votes for himself.  I'm not convinced he wasn't, frankly, but we'll see what the third ballot brings.

*It definitely reminds me of the finale & the convention, but Jordan is no Tom James.

[bronxgirl]

Jan 3, 2023 15:32:16 GMT -5 bronxgirl said:

I am fascinated that there is a Representative Self. Rep Cloud was my favorite name, but Self wins. I also appreciate that we have Rep Moore and Rep Nunn. We're going to be hearing these names over and over (and over), so I've found a way to entertain myself.

Quoting myself to let you know that it gets better. Rep Self's first name is Keith.  Keith to yourSelf! LOLOLOLOLOLOL   Endless hours of entertainment for me.

[cous0226]

I hope SNL isn’t off this week.

[pixy0stix]

Third ballot done, and still no speaker. LOL!

[Deleted]

Jan 3, 2023 17:08:55 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

Third ballot done, and still no speaker. LOL!

So what, they just keep voting until they have someone? Have the numbers changed at all over the three ballots? If so, are they trending in a certain direction?

[underwaterrhymes]

I know they wouldn’t be splitting their votes this way if the person with the most votes could take it instead of needing 218, but this is a childish (albeit unsurprising) display by the GOP. Do they just plan on repeating this all night until McCarthy gives them something they want?

[5kcandlesinthewind]

Jan 3, 2023 17:10:01 GMT -5 @villainv said:

Jan 3, 2023 17:08:55 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

Third ballot done, and still no speaker. LOL!

So what, they just keep voting until they have someone? Have the numbers changed at all over the three ballots? If so, are they trending in a certain direction?

I think Mccarthy had one fewer vote in round 3 than round 2, while Jeffries still holds the entire D caucus. The best part is they can’t adjourn without a majority voting for it, and I’m not entirely sure McCarthy has the votes there either, hahaha.

[pixy0stix]

Jan 3, 2023 17:10:01 GMT -5 @villainv said:

Jan 3, 2023 17:08:55 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

Third ballot done, and still no speaker. LOL!

So what, they just keep voting until they have someone? Have the numbers changed at all over the three ballots? If so, are they trending in a certain direction?

Yup, they keep going until someone is elected. Jim Jordan picked up votes. One guy, a FL rep, said he only committed to voting for McCarthy twice.

[neverfstop]

It took two months — and 133 ballots — for the House to elect its speaker in 1856.

history.house.gov/Historical-Highlights/1851-1900/The-longest-and-most-contentious-Speaker-election-in-its-history/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axiospm&stream=top

[TR]

Can they do nothing else until this is figured out? If so, keep the voting going. The less time they have to play their bullshit games the better.

[5kcandlesinthewind]

Every second they spend fighting about this is a second they aren’t trying to impeach Biden, investigate Fauci/Hunter/the Clintons/insert Red Herring Here, and/or attempt to jam through the worst possible legislation. I’m sorry for the newly electeds who are looking forward to actually getting sworn in and getting to work, but I hope this drags on forrrreeeevvvveeerrrrrr. It’s going to be a long ass two years, so I am going to enjoy this as long as it lasts before the ick sets in.

[nsl]

Apparently there was a memo in the Democratic Caucus because a lot of Members showed up with popcorn to watch this shitshow go down.

(Tweets from Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Congresswoman Jen Shakowsky, Congresswoman Grace Meng, and Congressman Ted Lieu holding bags and buckets of popcorn in the House today)

[seeyalater52]

Jan 3, 2023 19:08:40 GMT -5 nsl said:

Apparently there was a memo in the Democratic Caucus because a lot of Members showed up with popcorn to watch this shitshow go down.

(Tweets from Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Congresswoman Jen Shakowsky, Congresswoman Grace Meng, and Congressman Ted Lieu holding bags and buckets of popcorn in the House today)

This was literally the best part of my day today.

[pixy0stix]

Omfg, I'm dead. Slayed by popcorn.

[neverfstop]

He started moving his furniture into the speakers office yesterday...
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11592889/Kevin-McCarthy-moves-Speakers-office-insists-good-day-tomorrow.html

[erbear]

The popcorn killed me dead. It's so petty. I love it.

[Jalapeñomel]

Garrett’s Popcorn is the best.

[NewOrleans]

See they have to stay petty like that because people are here for it.

[Velar Fricative]

Meanwhile “George Santos” is relieved he’s the least embarrassing thing in Congress today.

[carmenere]

Jan 3, 2023 19:08:40 GMT -5 nsl said:

Apparently there was a memo in the Democratic Caucus because a lot of Members showed up with popcorn to watch this shitshow go down.

(Tweets from Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Congresswoman Jen Shakowsky, Congresswoman Grace Meng, and Congressman Ted Lieu holding bags and buckets of popcorn in the House today)

I imagine that’s someone’s go-to Christmas gift that they give to all their congressional colleagues every year. Either that or they seriously planned in advance 💀

[estrellita]

Apparently Gaetz is asking why McCarthy gets to be in the speaker's office when he hasn't been elected speaker. They are bickering children 

*Tweet is a letter from Gaetz to to the Architect of the Capitol asking what the legality is of McCarthy occupying the speaker's office*

[konapoppy]

Gaetz should be barred from office.