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stalemate over choosing a speaker for the House of Representatives

 

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Jan. 3, 5:47 p.m. EST

 

House votes to adjourn amid Republican stalemate over choosing a speaker

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), his party’s nominee, failed to secure the necessary votes through three ballots as hard-right conservatives opposed his selection. After the third ballot results, the House voted by voice vote to adjourn until noon on Wednesday.

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