Kevin McCarthy clears first step to become GOP House speaker
With Republicans now on the cusp of majority control, Kevin McCarthy has a chance to seize the gavel from Nancy Pelosi if Democrats are defeated.
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With Republicans now on the cusp of majority control, Kevin McCarthy has a chance to seize the gavel from Nancy Pelosi if Democrats are defeated.
The formal vote for House speaker will come when the new Congress convenes in January.
Republican leader Kevin McCarthy won the nomination 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.
Republican leader Kevin McCarthy won the nomination Tuesday for House speaker, clearing a first step with majority support from his colleagues.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican leader Kevin McCarthy cleared the first major step Tuesday toward becoming House speaker, winning the nomination on a vote by his GOP colleagues, but he now faces a weeks-long slog to quell objections from his right flank before a final vote.