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In the House of Representatives, a nasty fight is underway. Despite Republicans now controlling this chamber, it remains in disarray, due to the lack of an elected House Speaker. Without a House Speaker, the chamber and its members can't proceed with their various duties.

Right now, Rep. Kevin McCarthy has the support of most GOP House members. However, about 20 Republicans are holding out. It is their view that McCarthy is not conservative enough. Some holdouts also believe McCarthy doesn't have a preferable track record of standing up to Democrats.

There have been at least 11 different votes so far; however, the stalemate remains. Though in the midst of this, the present lack of necessary votes for McCarthy's speakership proves that former President Trump's hold over the Republican Party is waning.

Trump's endorsement is not enough

On Truth Social and via other forums, the former president has been clear that he believes McCarthy ought to be the House Speaker. Though Republican holdouts, such as Reps. Matt Gaetz and Lauren Boebert, continue to oppose McCarthy anyway.

Gaetz has gone on record saying that Trump's support of McCarthy is wrong. Meanwhile, Boebert claims rather than the former president urging Republicans to back McCarthy, he should urge McCarthy to bow out of the race.

This is horrible news for Trump. House Republicans' refusal to support McCarthy at Trump's behest comes amid Trump's chosen candidates in the 2022 midterms overwhelmingly losing their races.

This, too, is a matter the recent president tried to dodge accountability for.

Regarding the failures of his midterm candidates, Trump claimed some Republicans' hardline attitudes on abortion posed problems. However, one can easily make the case that both abortion and Trump hurt GOP members last year.

Anti-McCarthy House Republicans are also viewed as some of the most conservative and pro-Trump lawmakers; so their refusal to go along with what the president wants (at least thus far) truly speaks volumes.

A mess for all to see

Republicans outside of the House, such as Fox News hosts Sean Hannity and Jeanine Pirro, have been critical of what's happening in the chamber. GOP members also warn Republicans' inability to come to an agreement is an embarrassment that's hurting the nation.

Thus far, McCarthy's team is said to be working with Republicans who have yet to vote for him. Meanwhile, the California GOP member is committed to staying in the race. Whether a resolution arrives so McCarthy secures the necessary votes for the House speakership remains to be seen.