Thread by @althecat

Complete and utter disgrace.

Kevin McCarthy becoming speaker - after caving to the Freedom/Insurrection Caucus - IF IT HAPPENS - will be an historic American democratic obscenity.

And it won't even deliver a working majority. [fortunately]

#GOPCannotCOUNT
#GOPSpull #Jan6th

https://twitter.com/althecat/status/1611532632021692417

Let the vommit fest begin. The world's most dysfunctional democracy, takes yet another giant leap backwards.

This is quite good. This could well get disorderly.

Excellent... the full roll may need to be read to get a result... two GOP extremist wildcards played so far.

Thankfully @MSNBC has someone who can count.

More wildcards....

Hunt voted for McCarthy keeping him in the race....

Its worth pointing out that both Rep's Gates and Gossar (the reps who may make the final votes for McCarthy) are criminals - Gaetz a child trafficker and sexual predator - the other a notorious extremist insurrectionist who will hopefully be indicted soon.

Another vote for Andy Biggs.

According to National Treasure @SteveKornacki

@RepMattGaetz - a sexual predator is now forecast to cast the critical vote to appoint the next US Speaker.

Its worth pointing out that both GOP Representives Gaetz and Gossar (the reps who may make the final votes for McCarthy) are criminals - one a child trafficker and sexual abuser - the other a notoriious insurrectionist who will hopefully be indicted soon.

Here's the sexual predator who is now the only person who can take McCarthy into the speakership.

He didn't get enough. Another failure...... McCarthy is not speaker.

yet... Tool McCarthy is now offering to kiss a sexual predator's ring.

Gaetz didnt let him.

This is so fucked up.

American Democracy is in complete disarray.

I should feel unhappy about this. But I expect I am on the same side as a vast majority of US Voters. Who will be happy with this meltdown.

A majority already disrespect Congress. All of it.

Looks like it might be closed by the Clerk...... (at least that's what @MSNBC's crew is saying.

The vote has been closed. @kevinomccarthy 216 - @RepJeffries 2012 - Jim Jordan 2 / Biggs 2 - complete fiasco. Again. And the house is rejecting the call to Adjourn. They are going to do another roll call.

This could lead to a debate now I presume. Don't know enough about the rules.

Electrifying TV. And important. Very. Close to midnight now in DC.

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Here is the physical altercation that took place on the floor. It may not be the only one tonight.

2ND THREAD... will keep following till adjournment or decision.

https://twitter.com/althecat/status/1611581687401521152?s=20&t=-p4p9I41FXWNSx5V_WJemg

McCarthy now has votes.. it seems. At least that's what McCarthy seems to think.

This means new nomination speeches. Which could be interesting.

The nomination speeches have commenced, this time starting with a nomination for Democratic nominee for the role of speaker Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries)

@RepJeffries New tally....

Gaetz also voted "Present" this time - same as before. Still possible for McCarthy to make it.

Steve Kornacki is now projecting McCarthy to be appointed Speaker. Will be interesting if after this happens they proceed to pass a rules package.

McCarthy is not yet Speaker. Announcement now being run. McCarthy 216 to Jeffries 2012 - 6 Present.

It appears he is being mature about it.

Was definitely a complete disgrace/fiasco. And this clown is now Speaker. I wonder how long he will be able to hold on for.

Calm has descended, but they don't yet have any rules. That will wait till Monday.

Biden has just congratulated Speaker McCarthy.