Georgia Republican Rep. Austin Scott, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, announced his candidacy for the lower chamber's speaker's gavel. The Georgia Republican's communications director Alex Enlow confirmed Scott's speaker candidacy to Fox News Digital. ET and are likely holding a conference vote later in the day to determine the candidate. However, it is unclear if there will be a full floor vote to determine the House's next speaker. Fox News Digital also learned that Democrats have been told to stick around D.C. for a potential floor vote, meaning the vote could happen Friday at some point.

Source: Fox News October 14, 2023 12:15 UTC