The once-in-a-century political confusion to elect a Speaker of the House has been inspiring jokes on social media.
McCarthy’s efforts were defeated six times earlier this week, after he failed to meet the vote threshold from his colleagues needed be chosen as leader in the House of Representatives. He lost a seventh vote in the House on Thursday and appeared to lose an eighth vote. that the process has taken more than one vote.
The once-in-a-century political confusion isn’t just theatre either. Without a speaker, the House’s members can't be sworn in, and lawmakers can’t get to legislating. That didn’t stop social media users, reporters and lawmakers from joking about the contentious climate on Capitol Hill.
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