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REVEALED: Gop revolt blocks mccarthy from winning house speaker on first ballot | Rare Historical Photos

Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy's first attempt at becoming House speaker failed on Tuesday, with 19 Republicans voting for other candidates.

Why it matters: This is the first time in 100 years that the House has needed more than one ballot to confirm a speaker, which requires a majority vote.


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