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Rep. Matt Gaetz left the House chamber before they called his name and didn’t come back until after they moved on to the next name on the list.
Kevin McCarthy had a bemused look and later, unless I am mistaken, Chip Roy seemed a bit annoyed.
Here they are calling Gaetz for his vote and not getting an answer.
CNN reported on Gaetz getting out and back in.
https://twitter.com/rumpfshaker/status/1611569296521428994
UPDATE: OH DANG!!!
https://twitter.com/WayneDupreeShow/status/1611581062391422976
UPDATE: NO SERIOUSLY OH DANG!
Rep. Hudson, R-N.C., left, pulls Rep. Rogers, R-Ala., as he confronts Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., during the 14th round of voting for speaker as the House meets for the fourth day to try and elect a speaker in Washington, Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. (@AP Photo/@andyharnik) pic.twitter.com/ok3K8ERtfU
— Andrew Harnik (@andyharnik) January 7, 2023
Incredible photo by @jabinbotsford from the House tonight. pic.twitter.com/Ujuh80mzgJ
— Aaron Schaffer (@aaronjschaffer) January 7, 2023
UPDATE: Gaetz just voted “present” on the 15th ballot. WATCH LIVE here.