Topline
Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) dropped out of the House speaker race Thursday, in a remarkable turn of events just one day after he was nominated for the position amid doubt from GOP members that he could secure the 217 Republican votes needed to become House speaker in a floor vote.
Key Facts
Scalise announced his withdrawal from the race in a closed-door meeting, according to multiple outlets
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