For the record.
Historical Highlights
The Longest and Most Contentious Speaker Election in House History
February 02, 1856
After two months and 133 ballots, the House finally chose Representative Banks by a vote of 103 to 100 over Representative William Aiken of South Carolina.
https://history.house.gov/Historical-Highlights/1851-1900/The-longest-and-most-contentious-Speaker-election-in-its-history/
This weasel tried to do an end around.
July 19, 2021
Legislation that would require the U.S. House Speaker be a Member of Congress
BOYLE INTRODUCES "MEMBERS ONLY" RESOLUTION
"The Speaker of the U.S. House is second in the United States presidential line of succession. That Donald Trump's name would even be tossed around as a potential speaker in the people's house, should serve as an alarm bell that our current requirements need to be amended in the name of protecting our nation and our democracy. As such, our laws should mandate that the Speaker be a member of the U.S. House. This legislation would establish that mandate in very clear and direct language, and it would serve as a check against those who would seek to undermine and derogate the authority and responsibilities of the Speaker's office."
https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-introduces-members-only-resolution
17 would be a first.
Speaker Elections Decided by Multiple Ballots
https://history.house.gov/People/Office/Speakers-Multiple-Ballots/
Nice timing.
Trump vows to deploy US special forces, military assets to 'inflict maximum damage' on cartels
Former President Trump said Thursday that if elected again as commander in chief, he will deploy U.S. special forces and other military assets to "inflict maximum damage" on cartels crossing the southern border.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-vows-deploy-special-forces-military-assets-inflict-maximum-damage-cartels