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Jan 7, 2023 · WASHINGTON — Representative Kevin McCarthy of California won election early Saturday as House speaker in a historic five-day, 15-ballot floor fight, after giving major concessions to...
Oct 25, 2023 · After three weeks without a speaker, the House voted Wednesday to elect Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana. Johnson secured the gavel without losing any GOP votes. The final tally was 220 votes for...
Oct 25, 2023 · The latest: Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected speaker Wednesday by the full House on a first vote. Follow live updates and see how each House member voted. Who is Mike Johnson? Here are...
Jan 6, 2023 · Following a week of voting that stretched to 15 ballots, Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was elected speaker of the House. The House had struggled to elect a new speaker, with McCarthy repeatedly...
Oct 26, 2023 · The House voted 220-209 Wednesday to elect GOP Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana as speaker, elevating a staunch conservative to the top post after three weeks of Republican infighting...
Oct 3, 2023 · Eight House Republicans and 208 House Democrats voted Tuesday to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy — the first time in U.S. history a House speaker has been removed in a no-confidence vote.
Jan 6, 2023 · McCarthy was elected House speaker Saturday shortly after midnight on the 15th ballot. His win was met with sustained applause and came after four straight days of voting for a new speaker.