According to reports, McCarthy, 57, won by a margin of 216-211.
He could be elected with the votes of less than half of the members Parliament Just because 5 in his party refused to vote, not supporting McCarthy as leader, but also not voting for another challenger.
This success came hours after he failed to get the votes needed to secure his election as Speaker of the US House of Representatives, during the 14th round of voting.
McCarthy’s defeat in the 14th round immediately raised intense tensions within the hall, according to AFP.
In the 14th round, McCarthy polled 216 votes, the most of the time he came close to presiding over the House of Representatives, were it not for Rep. Gaetz, who led the conservative wing that opposed McCarthy.
McCarthy, Direct Rep CaliforniaThe accusing finger is pointed at a group of Republican leaders who support the former president Donald Trump and those who obstruct his election.
Despite how many votes McCarthy got this time around, it wasn’t enough for him to lead the Republican-controlled House of Representatives.
Later, Gaetz called for voting to resume on Monday.
Biden congratulates
Almost immediately after his victory, he congratulated the President of the United States Joe Biden Republican Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy on his election as Speaker of the House.
Biden said in a statement that the American people expect their leaders to govern in a way that puts their needs above all consideration, indicating that he is ready to work with Republicans when he can, provided it is republicans We are ready to work with him too, as voters expected.
Biden added: "This is the time to govern responsibly and make sure we put the interests of American families first".
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And he succeeded Kevin McCarthy Finally, he obtained the necessary votes to be elected Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
According to reports, McCarthy, 57, won by a margin of 216-211.
He could be elected with the votes of less than half of the members Parliament Just because 5 in his party refused to vote, not supporting McCarthy as leader, but also not voting for another challenger.
This success came hours after he failed to get the votes needed to secure his election as Speaker of the US House of Representatives, during the 14th round of voting.
McCarthy’s defeat in the 14th round immediately raised intense tensions within the hall, according to AFP.
In the 14th round, McCarthy polled 216 votes, the most of the time he came close to presiding over the House of Representatives, were it not for Rep. Gaetz, who led the conservative wing that opposed McCarthy.
McCarthy, Direct Rep CaliforniaThe accusing finger is pointed at a group of Republican leaders who support the former president Donald Trump and those who obstruct his election.
Despite how many votes McCarthy got this time around, it wasn’t enough for him to lead the Republican-controlled House of Representatives.
Later, Gaetz called for voting to resume on Monday.
Biden congratulates
Almost immediately after his victory, he congratulated the President of the United States Joe Biden Republican Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy on his election as Speaker of the House.
Biden said in a statement that the American people expect their leaders to govern in a way that puts their needs above all consideration, indicating that he is ready to work with Republicans when he can, provided it is republicans We are ready to work with him too, as voters expected.
“This is the time to govern responsibly and make sure we put the interests of American families first,” Biden added.
