Breaking down historical precedent as McCarthy appears to lose first House speaker vote

NBC News’ Steve Kornacki details the historical precedent after House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy appears to lose the vote for speaker. 

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#mccarthy #housespeaker #Speaker

[gregsteele]

Remember that time he dedicated his career to legitimizing the extremists that are voting against him.

[terrencekane]

In a republican house, Hakeem Jefferies got more votes for speaker than pathetic Kevin McCarthy. This is exhilerating. 😎

[michellecartwright]

It couldn't happen to a nicer jerk

[happytraveller]

Can't wait for 45 to start trashing ol' Kev now and call him a loser...

[DavidJ]

McCarthy will make another trip to Mar-a-Lago and cry on daddy's lap. 😢

[AdamBladeTaylor]

Those against McCarthy just need to vote for Jefferies. That will teach McCarthy a lesson he'll never forget.

[stefanfrankel]

19 voted for Gym Jordan on the second vote. The Republican Party is turning into a slow motion train wreck.

[sandiegotrafficlightstrain]

Day one of the no ajenda GOP. We warned you to not vote for these people Americans.

[People_of_Earth.]

When you show the people who you are don't be disappointed when they believe you.

[eternalskeptic]

This is like watching a train wreck into a dumpster fire, which is then hit by a clown car. LO F'n L! 🤣😂🤣😂

[anonimuse]

live by corruption, die by corruption

[danielroque]

STOP the vote!! Jeffries has 212 and McCarthy has 203!!

[B_Bodziak]

Even if McCarthy eventually gets the vote, they will never respect him. This should be an interesting two years.

[ds]

Kevin doesn’t have beliefs, he just chases power. Nobody likes that type of person

[iosqvmg]

When the GOP cannot even vote for McCarthy, it is a bigly win for the Democrats.

[SkepticalChris]

Democrats : **pass around the popcorn and enjoy the show**

[jwanie]

The fact that every single Democrat voted for Hakeem Jeffries really shows how united the party is rn

[spicytomango]

If this is how they plan to run the house, we're in for a real circus.

[eddeeotero]

He was endorsed by Trump, of course he lost.

[johnmcguire]

The really amazing thing is that McCrappy isn’t the worst candidate for speaker! Gym “I know nothing” Jordan also got a Vote! This is supposed to be a Major Political Party?