In the unlikely event SCOTUS shocks the world tomorrow by not only agreeing to consider Brunson, but also summarily ruling in favor of Brunson, it seems that would favor McCarthy. It favors him because it would create a tremendous amount of vacancies, which in turn reduces the number needed to declare a quorum is present.
The vast majority of current Representatives named in the suit are Democrats. Not sure if any current Republicans are, but for sure McCarthy is not. Suddenly McCarthy would need far less than 218 votes he currently needs.
Is that the correct read on the situation?
I'm operating on the edge of my understanding here so what I say doesn't count for much! I yield to better analysis!