Rep. Kevin McCarthy has so far managed to flip 15 votes on Friday in his bid to become the next House speaker, though the California Republican is still short of the support needed to win and it is unclear whether he will be able to get there.
The House has voted to adjourn until 10 p.m. ET.
McCarthy is locked in a fight for his political future as the California Republican attempts to win the votes he needs to become speaker of the US House of Representatives in what has now become the longest contest in 164 years. Efforts to secure a deal with conservatives who oppose McCarthy have gained momentum, but it is unclear if it will be enough to save his imperiled speaker’s bid.
There are still six Republicans voting against McCarthy:
- Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona
- Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado
- Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida
- Rep. Bob Good of Virginia
- Rep. Matt Rosendale of Montana
- Rep.-elect Eli Crane of Arizona
Two members who have been absent for votes on Friday – Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado and incoming freshman Wesley Hunt of Texas – are expected to return tonight. Both lawmakers are McCarthy supporters.
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