House Speaker vote: McCarthy builds momentum in Speaker fight

Kevin McCarthy wins House speaker in 15th round of voting

Republican Kevin McCarthy finally won the House speakership on a 15th ballot early Saturday, after tensions erupted on the House floor. He prevailed after a grueling standoff that tested American democracy and the GOP majority’s ability to govern.

Kevin McCarthy wins House speaker in 15th round of voting

Republican Kevin McCarthy finally won the House speakership on a 15th ballot early Saturday, after tensions erupted on the House floor. He prevailed after a grueling standoff that tested American democracy and the GOP majority’s ability to govern.

Kevin McCarthy wins House speaker in 15th round of voting

Republican Kevin McCarthy finally won the House speakership on a 15th ballot early Saturday, after tensions erupted on the House floor. He prevailed after a grueling standoff that tested American democracy and the GOP majority’s ability to govern.

Kevin McCarthy wins House speaker in 15th round of voting

Republican Kevin McCarthy finally won the House speakership on a 15th ballot early Saturday, after tensions erupted on the House floor. He prevailed after a grueling standoff that tested American

After 15th try, Kevin McCarthy becomes US House speaker; read all details

Kevin McCarthy took 15 ballots to be elected as the new speaker of the US House of Representatives. Continue reading for all the details.

Kevin McCarthy wins House speaker in 15th round of voting

Republican Kevin McCarthy finally won the House speakership on a 15th ballot early Saturday, after tensions erupted on the House floor. He prevailed after a grueling standoff that tested American democracy and the GOP majority’s ability to govern.