Three scenarios for how the McCarthy Speakership fight could end

A historic stalemate over choosing a new Speaker has left the House GOP divided and the chamber unorganized and in chaos.

After three votes on Tuesday in which Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) failed to win a majority and those opposed to his Speakership showed no signs of standing down, the question of how the fight will end is growing more intriguing.

McCarthy and his allies have not given up, but McCarthy was weakened by the Tuesday votes. A number of observers have questioned whether he can win a vote or whether a...