@Artzthings at least 6 would have to vote present? It says majority of those voting, if saying present is voting then that wouldn't work.
"Under the modern practice, the Speaker is elected by a majority of Members-elect voting by surname, a quorum being present. Manual Sec. 27; 1 Hinds Sec. 216; 6 Cannon Sec. 24."
It turns out one *answers* present, but since they didn't submit a name, it doesn't count as a vote. Representatives who are there but answer present will change the number needed to win.
"A candidate for Speaker may receive a majority of the votes cast, and be elected, while failing to obtain a majority of the full membership because some Members either are not present to vote or instead answer “present” rather than voting for a candidate."
