Kevin McCarthy Moves Into Speaker’s Suite With Bid For Gavel Uncertain

Although The race for House speaker remains unsettled, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is already moving into the speaker’s suite.

Sharing a video of a man carting a stack of blue containers in what appeared to be the U.S. Capitol, NBC News’ Haley Talbot reported McCarthy “has moved into” the suite of offices If he loses Tuesday’s vote, he will have to return all of his belongings. In fact, boxes from McCarthy’s office were spotted being transported to the speaker’s suite as early as last week, per CNN.

McCarthy, the GOP Leader, has moved into the speakers’ suite. However, if he doesn’t secure 218 he will have his stuff back out.⁦@AllieRaffa⁩ pic.twitter.com/Lb2swMgQ2p

— Haley Talbot (@haleytalbotnbc) January 2, 2023

This activity marks the beginning of the new year, in which Republicans win control of the House with a narrow margin. McCarthy didn’t go into details, but did show confidence when reporters pressed him on Monday.

“I think we will have a good day tomorrow,” McCarthy stated.

Q: Are Speakers’ Votes Locked in?
KM: And take all the excitement away?
Q: Are you able to vote?
KM: I believe we will have an excellent day tomorrow
Q: Leader McCarthy, would you be willing to make further concessions in return for your votes?
KM: *sigh* hope you all have a nice new years pic.twitter.com/k6HFLAUME7

— Haley Talbot (@haleytalbotnbc) January 2, 2023

McCarthy is in a good position to be selected by his peers to replace Nancy Pelosi (D.CA) as House Speaker. Ronna McDaniel, Republican National Committee Chairwoman, said McCarthy seems to be “on track” to winning In a Sunday interview.

There are other options. handful of GOP holdouts who threaten McCarthy’s bid. McCarthy has offered his support in the last few days. concessions to woo conservativesAll inclusive making it easier To remove the House speaker. Despite his attempts to woo the House speaker, nine House Republicans refused. signed a letter opposing McCarthy’s bid saying “specific commitments” There are still some things missing.

While Republicans have a 222-seat majority in this new session of Congress, McCarthy needs only 218 votes to win the speaker’s gavel. If members vote, the threshold for securing a majority would be lower. “present,” You can’t vote or decline to participate.

Rep. Andy Biggs, a Republican from Arizona, was formerly chairman of the House Freedom Caucus. has presented himself as an alternative candidate McCarthy. Roll Call reports There is a backup plan that a group Republican could use to work with Democrats in order to nominate Fred Upton, a retired Rep. (R-MI), for speaker.