McHenry Reluctantly Emerges as Potential Temporary Speaker Amid Ongoing Vote Deadlock

McHenry has repeatedly made clear he does not want to be Speaker, preferring to chair Financial Services Committee.

As Speaker pro tem, McHenry has helped keep House functioning during Speaker vote delays.

McHenry was top candidate for leadership role but passed to chair Financial Services instead.

Most Republicans oppose expanding McHenry's power, wanting a permanent Speaker.

Though unlikely McHenry becomes temporary Speaker, his reluctance makes it possible if no one gets 217 votes.