[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 4, 2023)]
[Daily Digest]
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                        House of Representatives


Chamber Action
Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: There were no Public Bills or 
Resolutions introduced in today's Record.
Additional Cosponsors:
Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today.
Point of No Quorum: Representative Stefanik made a point of order that 
a quorum was not present. Accordingly, Members-elect were counted and 
the Clerk announced that 351 Members-elect being counted, a quorum was 
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Election of Speaker: The House resumed proceedings from Tuesday, 
January 3rd. The House conducted an additional three votes to elect a 
Speaker, from which a majority of 218 was not ascertained, therefore a 
Speaker was not elected. During the fourth vote for Speaker, the 
Honorable Hakeem Jeffries received 212 votes, the Honorable Kevin 
McCarthy received 201 votes, the Honorable Byron Donalds received 20 
votes, with one answering ``present'', Roll No. 5. During the fifth 
vote for Speaker, the Honorable Hakeem Jeffries received 212 votes, the 
Honorable Kevin McCarthy received 201 votes, the Honorable Byron 
Donalds received 20 votes, with one answering ``present'', Roll No. 6. 
During the sixth vote for Speaker, the Honorable Hakeem Jeffries 
received 212 votes, the Honorable Kevin McCarthy received 201 votes, 
the Honorable Byron Donalds received 20 votes, with one answering 
``present'', Roll No. 7. On Tuesday, January 3rd, the Clerk appointed 
Representatives-elect Loudermilk, Lee (CA), Steil, and Morelle to act 
as Tellers. Additional proceedings are expected.            
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Quorum Calls--Votes: There were no Yea and Nay votes, and there were no 
Recorded votes. There were no quorum calls.
Adjournment: The House met at 12 noon and at 4:32 pm, agreed to the 
Cole motion to adjourn by voice vote.