The upcoming House Speaker election is anticipated to be a closely contested and contentious affair. As per the 20th Amendment, a new session of Congress is set to commence on January 3.
During the transition between sessions, House operations are halted until a Speaker is elected. The current situation is complicated by the decision of former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., to not return to his seat despite being reelected in his Pensacola district. This leaves the Republican caucus vulnerable to a one-vote defection.
