BATTLE FOR SPEAKERSHIP: John Boehner elected House speaker for third term

◼ Live Updates: the Vote for Speaker - Le-gal In-sur-rec-tion

◼ Louie Gohmert: “Real Intimidation” Is Happening in Battle for House Speaker (Video) - Gateway Pundit



◼ Boehner 'no' votes pile up - The Hill

A bloc of at least 15 conservative lawmakers will vote Tuesday to deny John Boehner a third term as Speaker, more than the dozen who organized a botched coup attempt against the veteran Ohio Republican two years ago.

Hours before the vote, the number of Boehner defectors was building. Tea Party Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) announced on Facebook he wouldn’t be voting for Boehner, just like in 2013.

◼ Drama Awaits as Curtain Rises on 114th Congress - Real Clear Politics

Looks like first ballot will be close #Speaker

— Joel Pollak (@joelpollak) January 6, 2015

Gripping morning television! Watching all 400+ members of the House vote on the new speaker. pic.twitter.com/HSeXolfFaP

— Frank Luntz (@FrankLuntz) January 6, 2015

The GOP hobbits are having a party as the Shadow grows in Mordor (Chappaqua)

— Hugh Hewitt (@hughhewitt) January 6, 2015

Republicans control the house. So naturally it is time to waste time and argue about Boehner rather than do things. #PartyOfKids

— Bill (@DefendWallSt) January 6, 2015

Gingrich won with 216 in 1997, Gillett 215 in 1923. House clerk '97 explained precedent (h/t @cspan): http://t.co/fmM58EOeM9

— Greg Giroux (@greggiroux) January 6, 2015

First rule of House Club, never talk to the media about House Club. Second rule of House Club, never actually act conservative. - Boehner

— SooperNewYear Soop ن (@SooperMexican) January 6, 2015

Boehner now leads by almost 20 votes over majority. Over.

— Nathan Wurtzel (@NathanWurtzel) January 6, 2015

Analysis: The coup would’ve succeeded if it hadn’t failed. https://t.co/rhAlvQ6bjA

— Ben Howe (@BenHowe) January 6, 2015

John Boehner fights off a conservative rebellion (again) to be reelected Speaker of the House: http://t.co/DEJrfCWKrC pic.twitter.com/ZBOub4yOkZ

— The Hill (@thehill) January 6, 2015

And a reminder, w 12 Dems at Cuomo funeral, would have needed 35 against Boehner to move to 2nd vballot

— Tammy Bruce (@HeyTammyBruce) January 6, 2015

Breaking: John Boehner elected House speaker for third term http://t.co/byZ8g78F16

— Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) January 6, 2015

all right so Boehner, who it turns out was absolutely indispensable for the sound footing of our Republic, is back working his Magic.

— LeContredicteur (@AceofSpadesHQ) January 6, 2015