As of September 26, 2013 there were 232 republicans, 200 democrats and 3 vacancies.
A majority vote of 432 reps is 221.
All of the dems can be counted to vote for Boehner. But they will need 21 republicans to join them in keeping him as Speaker.
So it is feasible to hold an electronic poll right now just among republicans to see if 221 will send a signal to Boehner. They need not have the entire House vote on this. They just need a count to let the Speaker know he best cancel tonight’s debt ceiling vote.
Well, if there is any way that a majority of the House could force a vote for speaker then there is a certain way to remove Boner.
1-Tea Party members let it be known they will not vote for Boner.
2-The Dems all vote for Pelosi and with the Tea Party guys refusing to vote for Boner she becomes Speaker.
3-Tea Party members announce they will now vote unanimously for a qualified conservative for Speaker.
4-A new vote for Speaker is forced and the GOPe members can either vote for the new conservative choice or suffer along with Pelosi at the helm.
This all depends on whether or not a majority can by hook or crook force a new election for Speaker.
Why woulnd't they all vote for Pelosi?
Would Pelosi instruct them to vote for Boehner to prevent another GOP leader from emerging?
-PJ