Even the experts who study Congress don't know how this House speakership drama will end

Sat, 10/14/2023 - 08:59

A visitor takes a photo of the sign above former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's office suite. — Despite former Speaker Kevin McCarthy's historic ouster, the sign is still up as the House searches for a new leader.
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House Republicans ended Friday without naming a new House speaker.
Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio is the party's new nominee for the post, though it's not clear if he has the votes.
In the meantime, here's how the chamber could move forward.

House Republicans are still hunting for a way forward more than a week after former Speaker Kevin McCarthy's historic ouster. For the time being, one-half of the legislative branch remains overwhelmed by drama and mostly unable to function.