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Kevin McCarthy wins House speaker bid after four days and 15 votes

The California Republican was able to woo his hard-right detractors after several negotiations and concessions

The Republican leader Kevin McCarthy was elected as speaker of the US House of Representatives in a dramatic late-night vote, after quelling a days-long revolt from a bloc of far-right conservatives to finally capture the gavel on a historic 15th attempt.

After 14 consecutive defeats and a string of concessions, McCarthy earned enough votes to became the nation’s 55th speaker, winning 216 votes with 6 Republicans voting present. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries once again secured the support of all 212 members of his caucus.

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