67 House adjourns until Noon Wend. No speaker elected... Hakeem 212, Kevin 202, Jim 20 posted 1 year ago by GodBlessAmerica58 1 year ago by GodBlessAmerica58 +67 / -0 . 10 comments share 10 comments share save hide report block hide replies
One element you're ignoring: The numbers change if some Democrats don't show up tomorrow. McCarthy won't need 218 to reach a majority.
I could be wrong, but I believe the requirement is a majority of members eligible to vote. Even if democrats boycott or vote present they would still be considered eligible to vote. In any event we will see tomorrow.