Unlikely That House Speaker Saga Is Resolved Today-Fox News

Chad Pergram at Fox News saying unlikely that House Speaker saga is resolved today. Also speaks about the increasing difficulties posed by representatives unable to deal with district duties as they have yet to be sworn in. A longer process hinders ability of Congress to function, with legislation unable to pass.

• "Sr GOP leadership source. Chances are “low” that the Speaker drama is solved today. Likely bleeds into the weekend. Doubtful that new proposal have “changed any votes yet.” From a senior member of the House GOP leadership brass. The thought is that they have at least one vote today at noon and then see where they stand. It’s going to be rather damning for House Speaker candidate Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) if the House votes shortly after noon ET and he still fails to alter any votes. “People are starting to get antsy,” said the Republican."
• "Members are starting to get calls from constituents regarding casework, be it dealing with IRS or immigration issues. However, members-elect cannot help their constituents because they are not members. From one House Republican: “Does Kevin close the gap, in terms of commitments. There has to be a closing of the gap, even if it doesn’t get there, we need to show progress,” said the Republican. “If nothing else, to change the narrative." Fox is told it is believed the new proposals by McCarthy could get him to 214 votes. But that may not cross the threshold."