So if all the Dems vote for Pelosi, and the Republican vote is split among several candidates, and Pelosi, gets the majority, does that mean she is speaker? And if that unfortunate occurrence should happen, can the Republicans call for a revote?
If all the Republicans split among different candidates and all the Democrats vote for Pelosi, she still doesn’t have a majority.
But, if enough Democrats abstain or vote present, Boehner can be elected despite Republican votes for other candidates.
“And if that unfortunate occurrence should happen, can the Republicans call for a revote?”
My understanding, correct me if I’m wrong, is that the House can get rid of an unwanted minority candidate, so Pelosi would not remain Speaker. However, any member can vote for any party. So, if the Democrats want Boehner Nancy can ask them all to vote for him and he’ll win regardless of the conservative Republicans who vote for their preferred candidate. Politics is a dirty business.
To answer your second question: the rules of the House says "A Speaker may be removed at the will of the House". It's never been done, but it only requires a majority vote to do so.
She won’t have the majority of the house only the majority (all) of the Democrats. so NO she won’t have won.
“As long as Republicans vote for an adult American citizen for Speaker, no Democrat can win. Only if 59 Republicans voted “Present” would there be a chance for a Democrat to win.”
Louie Gohmert explains that there is no way for Pelosi to get elected unless the Republicans vote ‘PRESENT’ (or directly for Pelosi). The only reason for RINOs to vote present would be out of spite and it takes 59 RINOs to do it.
Gohmert will be on Glenn Becks show at 9am EST tomorrow to discuss with Glenn...