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House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy has cleared the first major step toward becoming House speaker. The California Republican won the nomination Tuesday from his GOP colleagues in a secret ballot election. But it's just the start. Republicans are on the cusp of House control and McCarthy will face a formal vote when the new Congress convenes in January. McCarthy will need to shore up support from no fewer than 218 lawmakers with potentially just a few votes to spare. He is backed by Donald Trump, but that's no guarantee after many Republicans blame the former president for disappo...

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Republican leader Kevin McCarthy won the nomination on Tuesday for House speaker, clearing a first step with majority support from his colleagues, but he now faces a weeks-long slog to quell right-flank objections before a final vote in the new year. World News | McCarthy Wins Nomination for House Speaker, but Grind Ahead.

The Republican leader needs 218 votes when the new Congress gathers in January.

House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy has cleared the first major step toward becoming House speaker

Republicans are on the cusp of House control and McCarthy will face a formal vote when the new Congress convenes in January.