Kevin McCarthy has been elected as the speaker of the US house of representatives. McCarthy was finally elected Saturday morning after 15 rounds of voting following days of horsetrading among his
Kevin McCarthy has been elected as the speaker of theMcCarthy was finally elected Saturday morning after 15 rounds of voting following days of horsetrading among his Republican members in the house.
In November, the Republicans took control of the US house of representatives by a slender margin of 222 to 212 in the 435-seat chamber — but the Democrats won the senate.McCarthy had failed to secure the speakership after three rounds on Tuesday. Another eight rounds of contested stalemate on Wednesday and Thursday, and McCarthy’s followership wore thin as the contest was prolonged.
Interestingly, Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican and one of McCarthy’s detractors, had voted for former President However, the Democrats have consistently voted in unison for Hakeem Jeffries, the party leader in the house.The voting was then adjourned for a 12th round on Friday.
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