Live Updates: House Adjourns Until Tonight After McCarthy Loses 6th Speaker Vote
The Republican leader failed to gain the speaker’s post in another three straight votes, and the House adjourned until 8 p.m. The empty speaker’s position means that the House is at a standstill. Without sworn members, it is unable to perform oversight, pass bills or set up constituent services.
Source: McCarthy loses speaker vote for the sixth time
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