The race to elect a Speaker of the House of Representatives has been eventful to say the least, as Fox News Digital highlights the craziest moment over the past week.
The unexpected pairs were seen chatting on the House floor as the two Republicans worked to deny McCarthy the speakership.
As the House entered its sixth vote for speaker of the House on Wednesday, Rep.-elect Kat Cammack, R-Fla., accused her Democratic colleagues of bringing"popcorn and blankets and alcohol" to the House Chamber during her nomination speech for McCarthy."They want us divided. They want us to fight each other," Cammack said to the floor on Wednesday afternoon."That much has been made clear by the popcorn and blankets and alcohol that is coming up over there.
On two occasions, the New York lawmaker nearly missed casting his vote for McCarthy, appearing to not recognize his name being repeatedly called over the loudspeaker.Florida Rep.-elect Matt Gaetz on Thursday made headlines when he voted for former President Donald Trump during the seventh ballot for speaker of the House, replying"Donald John Trump" when his name was called during the roll call vote.
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