U.S. House GOP backs McCarthy as speaker after tense and chaotic late-night session

By: and - January 7, 2023 7:01 am
Kevin McCarthy gives a thumbs up while surrounded by colleagues on the House floor

U.S. House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) gives a thumbs-up Jan. 7, 2023, after being elected Speaker of the House. After four days of voting and 15 ballots, McCarthy secured enough votes to become Speaker for the 118th Congress. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

 

An angry politician points at another politician
U.S. Rep.-elect Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) is restrained Jan. 6, 2023, after getting into an argument with Rep.-elect Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) in the House Chamber during the fourth day of voting for Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

 

U.S. Capitol illuminated against a smoky haze at night
Fireplaces being used inside the U.S. Capitol send smoke into the sky the night of Jan. 6, 2023, as House members prepare for a 14th vote on the selection of a speaker. (Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)

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Jennifer Shutt
Jennifer Shutt

Jennifer covers the nation’s capital as a senior reporter for States Newsroom. Her coverage areas include congressional policy, politics and legal challenges with a focus on health care, unemployment, housing and aid to families.

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