10/01/2023
Republican leader Kevin McCarthy was elected the 55th speaker of the House early Saturday morning on the 15th ballot after over a week of rancor, confusion, and a historic delay.
The California Republican ascended to the position after making key concessions to a group of steadfast GOP rebels who wanted more power to recall him and greater say in House proceedings.
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📸: Andrew Harnik, AP; USA TODAY graphic