Published 1 year ago

Kevin McCarthy wins House speaker bid after four days and 15 votes

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After 14 consecutive defeats and a string of concessions, McCarthy earned enough votes to became the nation’s 55th speaker, winning 216 votes with 6 Republicans voting present. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries once again secured the support of all 212 members of his caucus.

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Times of India

Kevin McCarthy elected Republican US house speaker, but at a cost

US News: Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected speaker of the US house of Representatives early on Saturday, after making extensive concessions to a group of r

1 year ago·India

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BBC News

Kevin McCarthy profile: Meet di Republican wey be di new Speaker of US House of Representatives - BBC News Pidgin

McCarthy tell di Democratic leader, Hakeem Jeffries, say dia political differences fit dey passionate but e no go ever dey personal.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

US House Speaker Stalemate Ends: After 15 Rounds of Voting, Kevin McCarthy Seals Deal

Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is the new US House Speaker. He was chosen for the top job after he managed to quash a revolt led by far-right Republicans on late Friday night. McCarthy persisted through four days and fifteen rounds of voting to win the US House speakership race.

1 year ago·India

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The Guardian

Kevin McCarthy wins House speaker bid after gruelling 15-vote saga

California Republican finally able to convince hard-right detractors after a week of negotiations and concessions

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Kevin McCarthy elected U.S. House Speaker in vote 15 after chaotic week

After four days of gruelling ballots, Kevin McCarthy flipped more than a dozen conservative holdouts to become supporters

1 year ago·India

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CTV News

McCarthy elected U.S. House speaker after days of painstaking negotiations and failed votes

Kevin McCarthy was elected U.S. House speaker in the early hours of Saturday morning -- a major victory for the California Republican that elevates him to a powerful position leading the GOP majority in the chamber and an outcome that followed days of painstaking negotiations and failed votes.

1 year ago·Canada

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