Kevin McCarthy, the Republican leader of the US House of Representatives, has been elected House speaker in the 15th round of votes, ending a historic standoff.
McCarthy secured the majority of votes to win the speakership on Saturday. The House session opened on Tuesday. He had struggled to gain support from hardline conservatives in his own party.
This is the first time in 164 years that the House voted more than 10 times to pick a speaker.
McCarthy secured the majority of votes to win the speakership on Saturday. The House session opened on Tuesday. He had struggled to gain support from hardline conservatives in his own party.
This is the first time in 164 years that the House voted more than 10 times to pick a speaker.
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Republican Kevin McCarthy elected as US House Speaker in the 15th round after a historic standoff, securing majority votes on Saturday. House session began Tuesday. He faced opposition from hardline conservatives within his party. This marks the first time in 164 years that the House voted more
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230107_10/
Date: Jan. 7, 2023
Created: 2023/01/08 10:32
Updated: 2025/12/09 09:26
Last Read: 2023/01/08 11:16