AFAIK they indeed voted, but the results did not determine a clear representative.
It is my understanding that it is not only needed the majority of the votes, but it has to exceed a specific number. That's why it was done multiple times.
ETA: not American either, so I expect someone to correct me.
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Reply to comment by jakart3 in [OC] The U.S. House of Representatives elected the Speaker of the House after 15 ballots. 1859 was the last year to require more than 15 ballots. by JPAnalyst
AFAIK they indeed voted, but the results did not determine a clear representative.
It is my understanding that it is not only needed the majority of the votes, but it has to exceed a specific number. That's why it was done multiple times.
ETA: not American either, so I expect someone to correct me.