Kevin McCarthy loses US House speakership bid on third day as votes tally climbs to 11
Guardian, 06 Jan 2023
After more than eight hours and five votes, would-be speaker Kevin McCarthy lost his 11th speakership ballot.
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This is the most drawn-out speakership vote since 1859. With McCarthy's supporters and foes locked in stalemate, feelings of boredom and desperation seemed increasingly evident with no quick end in sight.
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