fully. two years worth of no sort of fiscal things hanging over their head, so it's the best possible set of circumstances. that does not mean paul ryan is destined for success, simply because if past his prologue we'll have that rump group who will not be happy with anything leadership puts forward, and that includes leadership led by paul ryan. >> chris, thanks. there are 435 members of the house. in this process each one rises and says outloud the name of their choice to lead the house. it is time consuming. we're going to take a break and when the vote narrows in toward its conclusion, the expected conclusion, the election of the new speaker, paul ryan, we'll be back with you but our live continuing coverage will continue after this. at one point, did not work. you had some blocks and you had major thoroughfares and corridors