December 4, 1923, Washington D.C. – In a stunning display of partisanship, the United States House of Representatives failed for the fourth time to elect a Speaker, leaving the nation’s capital in a state of gridlock. The insurgents, a group of Republican rebels, remained resolute in their opposition, casting their votes in lockstep, much like the previous day’s ballots. The tension was palpable as the House adjourned, with no clear resolution in sight.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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