GOP lawmakers reject critics, say there were 'positives' in chaotic House Speaker vote: 'We accomplished an enormous amount'

Jan 8 2023 by Business Insider

 
Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., left, pulls Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., back as they talk with Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., and other during the 14th round of voting for speaker as the House meets for the fourth day to try and elect a speaker and convene the 118th Congress in Washington, Friday, Jan. 6, 2023.

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It took several days of negotiations and voting before Kevin McCarthy seized victory amid a slew of Republican infighting. GOP lawmakers on Sunday attempted to tone down concerns...
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