Kevin McCarthy finally wins the Speakership position after the consecutive 15th round of voting. It makes history in US Politics by taking a 5-day long time to elect a new speaker for the lower house of US Congress.
Kevin McCarthy wins with a narrow margin of 216 votes.
The House of Representative Speaker post is the most powerful post in the US.
The results finally came late at Saturday night with lots of tension brewing in the house.
Kevin McCarthy wins this time after making so many concessions with the far-right Republicans. On the 12th and 13th votes he made a deal with ultraconservative Republicans and won their vote.
But a sizeable six Republicans withheld their votes not backing Mr. McCarthy and another contender as a leader.
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Tensed Moment between Kevin McCarthy and his Detractors
Republicans Matt Gaetz’s Biggest Detractors of McCarthy
The tension flares high in the house as the drama continues among the Republicans.
Republicans are in split one faction is the supporter and others are the opposer, so the drama was continued in the House of Representatives.
Kevin McCarthy’s strong detractor Republican Matt Gaetz was present on the 14th and 15th rounds of voting but didn’t support anyone as the next speaker.
In the heat of the moment when McCarthy confronts Gaetz, a number of Republicans began to surround them.
Republican Mike Rogers a supporter of Kevin appeared to lunge at Matt Gaetz but was held by the mouth from the other members.
Rep. Hudson, R-N.C., left, pulls Rep. Rogers, R-Ala., as he confronts Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., during the 14th round of voting for speaker as the House meets for the fourth day to try and elect a speaker in Washington, Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. (@AP Photo/@andyharnik) pic.twitter.com/ok3K8ERtfU
— Andrew Harnik (@andyharnik) January 7, 2023
Someone was shouting ‘Stay Civil’.
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Kevin McCarthy Deal With UltraConservative Republicans
It was a hard race for the Speakership for Kevin McCarthy, which he won after making big promises or deal with ultra-conservatives.
But Kevin McCarthy’s deal with Ultra conservatives put the American Civilian need at risk.
One of the hardest deals he made would allow any single member to call for a vote to out him from office.
It decreases the power of speakership he holds when trying to pass laws on critical issues of the country.
Ukraine President Zelensky Congratulate McCarthy
Congratulations to @GOPLeader on his election as the Speaker of 🇺🇸 House of Representatives. U.S. support in all fields has been vital for 🇺🇦’s success on the battlefield. We’re counting on your continued support and further U.S. assistance to bring our common victory closer.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) January 7, 2023