Tom Emmer is the third Republican to fail to secure the role of speaker, leaving the party no closer to resolving the chaos they have created since ousting Kevin McCarthy at the start of the month. Photograph: Jose Luis Magana/APRepublican Tom Emmer has abruptly abandoned his bid to become speaker of the US House of Representatives, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from colleagues.
Mr Emmer briskly left the building where he had been meeting colleagues, and got into a waiting car. He said nothing in response to shouted questions as they drove off from the Capitol complex. While Mr Emmer won a simple majority in a roll call behind closed doors – 117 votes – he lost more than two dozen Republicans, leaving him far short of what will be needed during a House floor tally.
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