After 15 rounds of voting, the longest House speaker contest in 164 years, Kevin McCarthy has finally won the speakership of the House of Representatives. After a long, tumultuous, and occasionally violent journey, McCarthy became House speaker on Friday night, convening the 118th Congress.
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Here Is A List Of Possible Replacements For McCarthy As House Speaker
Three days and 11 votes, the battle for House speaker has gone on longer than any other speaker race since 1923. Rep.-elect Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is facing stiff opposition, and his prospects of winning the seat appear to be diminishing.
GOP’S Number One Goal Is Canceling the Hiring of 87,000 More IRS Officers
On Friday, Mr. McCarthy discussed his plans for the House as Speaker. Mr. McCarthy said that the first thing they were going to do would be to cancel the 87,000 IRS agents. Mr. McCarthy stated that it was another reason the Democrats were mad at him.
