Gaetz pointed his finger at McCarthy, and McCarthys face was one of utter frustration.
Rogers was dragged away and an angry McCarthy walked back to say something to Gaetz.
Keep it civil, one lawmaker could be heard saying.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy celebrates after taking the oath of office early on Saturday.Nathan Posner/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
I know that many of you have said, Oh, the dysfunction.
Everybody sorted themselves out.
For much of the week, the House did not function.
Those momentary lapses may soon be forgotten, as the agonizing vote signals more acrimony ahead.
Coming up is a congressional debate over raising the debt ceiling, expected later this year.
Other scenes throughout the week werent as disconcerting, but reflected tradition old and new.
Other figures appear to be crafting new images in the new GOP establishment.
So, lesson for future members, dont be a team player.
Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) missed the initial roll call shortly after noon.
He was loudly cheered.
Although two years to the moment, hetweeted, Biden should concede.
I want his concession on my desk tomorrow morning.
To be blunt, I did not want to come here.
Then a reporter reminded him that he had just chided reporters for calling Congress dysfunctional.
That was before I got here, Donalds said.
Shortly after Congress adjourned, as 2 a.m. Theres real impacts on this throw in of stuff.
I know its entertaining for some people on TV, but it has a real impact at home.
So I am excited to get to work, and excited to sleep.
