Posted 10/21/2023, 2:24:00 PM
Chaos Erupts as McCarthy Fails to Gain Speakership in Multiple Votes, Leaving House Without a Leader
- McCarthy says GOP conference is in "a very bad place" amid Speaker vote chaos
- McCarthy was ousted as Speaker by bipartisan vote, leaving House without a leader
- Rep. Jim Jordan failed 3 times to gain the gavel after being nominated by GOP
- 7 Republicans willing to accept punishment if holdouts support Jordan for Speaker
- House GOP dropped Jordan and is looking for a 3rd nominee after failing to elect a Speaker
