McCarthy Elected Speaker after 15 Votes
McCarthy Elected Speaker after 15 Votes

After four days of chaotic and dramatic scenes at the US House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy has finally been elected as speaker after 15 separate votes.

The Republican had lost by one vote during the 14th round, but was sworn in as Speaker following a historic post-midnight election.

Report by Braybrooks.

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