McCarthy Tells Allies Not to Renominate Him for House Speaker After Failing to Secure Majority Support

Kevin McCarthy has told colleagues not to re-nominate him for House Speaker after allies said dozens of Republicans would back him over Scalise or Jordan.

McCarthy gave the instruction during a GOP meeting one day after allies said they'd try to reinstall him despite not having enough votes.

Scalise and Jordan appeared at a candidates' forum to pitch themselves to the caucus ahead of Wednesday's speaker vote.

Several McCarthy allies indicated more Republicans would back him but many doubt he can get to 217 votes.

Some have said they'd only support a new speaker if the 8 Republicans who ousted McCarthy face penalties like losing committee seats.