Chaos in the House: McCarthy’s plea, and begging for votesWASHINGTON (AP) — It was the extraordinary moment that brought House Republicans to the brink — and ultimately the moment they found their way back. It was nearing midnight, and he had already lost 13 votes for speaker over four long days. Alabama Rep. Mike Rogers, a Republican ally of McCarthy, had angrily confronted Gaetz, telling him he would regret his decision. McCarthy walked back to make sure the argument was over and then returned to his chair, defeated. Gaetz said his “present” vote was as far as he was going, Buck said.
