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Kevin McCarthy vows to remain in race for U.S. House speaker amid hardline opposition

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Republican Kevin McCarthy vowed to remain in the race to be the powerful U.S. House of Representatives speaker, hours after hardline members of his party repeatedly blocked his bid to lead their brand-new majority.

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Times of India

US: Republican leader Kevin McCarthy falls short in first House speaker vote

Republican leader Kevin McCarthy failed to become speaker on first ballot as conservative foes deny him gavel; more voting ahead. McCarthy had pledged a battle on the floor for as long as it takes to overcome right-flank fellow Republicans who were refusing to give him their votes. But it was not at all clear how the embattled GOP leader grasping for political survival could avoid becoming the first House speaker nominee in 100 years to fail to …

1 year ago·India

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The Guardian

McCarthy faces long battle for House speaker after he falls short on third vote

House adjourned until noon tomorrow as McCarthy becomes the first nominee for speaker in 100 years to fail to win the first vote

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

McCarthy falls short in first vote for U.S. House speaker

Republican leader Kevin McCarthy appeared headed toward a historic defeat in first-round voting Tuesday to become U.S. House speaker, sending the new Congress into a tangle as conservative colleagues opposed his leadership.

1 year ago·Canada

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The Independent

When is Kevin McCarthy’s House Speaker vote?

No leader has lost the first ballot to become speaker in a century

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Kevin McCarthy vows to remain in race for U.S. House speaker amid hardline opposition

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Express

McCarthy faces humiliation of losing first Speaker's vote in 100 years

Kevin McCarthy is grappling with his own party ahead of a vote later today to determine whether he will replace Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House. However, he's set to lose on the initial ballot - something which hasn't happened in 100 years.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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