Published 1 year ago

McCarthy fails to win Speakership as Gaetz casts deciding vote

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In a stunning display on the chamber floor late Friday, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) cast a dramatic present vote for Speaker, which is preventing Rep. Kevin McCarthy from securing the 217 total votes he needs to win the Speakership.

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The Guardian

Kevin McCarthy narrowly loses 14th House speaker vote in stunning setback

Republicans had placed their hopes in a deal with far-right detractors, but Matt Gaetz and Lauren Boebert thwarted that plan

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

McCarthy thanks Trump for final votes as fight nearly breaks out on floor

Latest House Speaker news

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

McCarthy fails on 14th ballot for speaker, tensions boil

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Kevin McCarthy failed to win the House speakership on a 14th ballot late Friday, falling one vote short as tensions boiled over in a chaotic scene on the House floor. Even after two key Republican holdouts voted present to lower the tally he would need, it was not enough.

1 year ago·United States

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Hindustan Times

US House speaker election: McCarthy's fight enters 4th day, 11 rounds of voting completed

McCarthy and some of his supporters were adamant that they would press ahead with negotiations to try and find the votes he needs no matter how long it takes.

1 year ago·New Delhi, India

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abc News

New Congress live updates: What's next after Kevin McCarthy's speakership win

The next House speaker had to be elected before the new Congress could be sworn in, with Republicans in the House majority and Democrats in the Senate majority.

1 year ago·United States

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Stuff

Kevin McCarthy falls short of becoming US House speaker after 14th vote

Republican leader Kevin McCarthy was on the cusp of becoming House speaker as the chamber convened for a historic 14th vote after he made extraordinary gains.

1 year ago·New Zealand

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