Scalise Ends Speaker Bid As House Republicans Remain in Turmoil

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is dropping out of the race for speaker, after failing to win over Republican hold-outs ahead of a floor vote.

• “I am withdrawing my name” as nominee
• Scalise had won the Republican nomination for speaker with a narrow majority
• NOTE: The House can conduct no business, including approving new aid to Israel, until a new speaker is in place.
• NOTE: Major Obstacles Remain for Steve Scalise in GOP Speaker Drama

--With assistance from Zoe Ma.

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