Several GOP members of Congress have signaled in recent days that they intend to vote against John Boehner for reelection as speaker. Among them are Reps. Louie Gohmert (Tex.) And Ted Yoho (Fla.), Who are offering themselves as alternatives.

This is not without precedent. Back in January 2013, 12 House Republicans voted for someone besides Boehner, scattering their votes between everyone from a former member of Congress, Allen West, to former US comptroller general David Walker.

It was not enough to dislodge Boehner, who still got six more votes than he needed.

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