Kevin McCarthy elected speaker of the House, ending days of Republican chaos and division in Washington

Jan 7 2023 by Business Insider

 
Rep.-elect Kevin McCarthy smiles on the House floor during a speakership vote.

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Kevin McCarthy finally realized his goal and was elected speaker of the House.  McCarthy was elected after days of failure amid the most chaotic speaker election in over a century. The celebrations may be short-lived considering what looms before Congress.

Rep.-elect Kevin McCarthy was elected speaker of the House early Saturday morning, fulfilling a long-held ambition and ending the most chaotic...

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