Friday, January 6, 2023

Kevin McCarthy fails 11th attempt to become Speaker

 





The Republican leader of the House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, has failed in his latest bid to get elected Speaker in a paralysis of US government not seen since the pre-Civil War era.

 

A cohort of right-wingers in his party derailed an 11th attempt to elect him on the third day of voting.

 

Republicans took over the House in November's midterm elections, but the impasse has left the chamber unable to swear in members or pass bills.

 

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