BY Richard Moorhead, The Western JournalJanuary 7, 2023
1 year ago
BY 
 | January 7, 2023
1 year ago

McCarthy Finally Nails Down Speaker's Gavel After Shocking Development on House Floor

Kevin McCarthy is the 55th Speaker of the House of Representatives.

The California Republican finally nailed down the speaker's gavel after fourteen votes in which he failed to secure the position.

McCarthy was elected speaker in the 15th vote for the position, early on Saturday morning, according to The Washington Post.

He only needed 216 votes in the final, conclusive vote.

Five House members voted present, which lowered the threshold for McCarthy's simple majority.

The late-night votes followed a breakthrough for McCarthy on Friday, in which 15 of his Republican opponents cast their votes for the caucus leader following negotiations in which McCarthy promised reforms to the rules of the House.

[firefly_poll]

Even the final vote that preceded McCarthy's election saw its share of drama.

McCarthy directly confronted Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz after he failed to secure the gavel by one vote, with Gaetz voting 'present' in that tally.

In his own interaction with Gaetz, Alabama GOP Rep. Mike Rogers was physically restrained by North Carolina Rep. Rich Hudson, also a Republican, after McCarthy came up short in the 14th vote for the office.

Hudson appeared to grab Rodgers by the face in the altercation.

President Joe Biden congratulated McCarthy on his election in a statement released before he had been officially sworn in.

The 15 rounds of voting it took to elect McCarthy amounted to the lengthiest election for a speaker since before the Civil War, according to the Post.

McCarthy was sworn in as speaker after a floor speech that invoked the historical legacy of Abraham Lincoln, and made reference to the everyday families of McCarthy's Bakersfield-area California district.

After taking his place as speaker, McCarthy swore in the House members of the 118th Congress.

This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.

Written by: Richard Moorhead, The Western Journal

NATIONAL NEWS

SEE ALL

Stanford Faculty Member Under Fire For Biden Murder Comments

In a shocking declaration, Hamza El Boudali, a teacher's assistant at Stanford University, has publicly called for the assassination of U.S. President Joe Biden. This…
38 mins ago
 • By Staff Writers

Boeing Whistleblower Comes Clean In Blow To Biden Administration

In an alarming incident that has shaken the aviation industry to its core, an Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 experienced explosive decompression at nearly 15,000 feet…
50 mins ago
 • By Staff Writers

Kelly Clarkson Opens Up On Difficult Divorce

In an era when celebrity divorces are often headlines for their contentiousness, Kelly Clarkson's recent reflections offer a poignant counternarrative. Kelly Clarkson's journey through a…
52 mins ago
 • By Staff Writers

Democrat In Battleground State Won’t Seek Re-Election

In an unexpected move that has stirred significant conversation, Annie Kuster, a seasoned Democratic Representative from New Hampshire, has decided not to seek re-election in…
60 mins ago
 • By Staff Writers

Pilot Allegedly Pulled Rudder Before Smashing Into Bridge

In what seems to be an unfortunate mechanical failure, a freighter's loss of power led to a catastrophic collision. Dali's pilot attempted to avoid a…
2 hours ago
 • By Staff Writers

DON'T WAIT.

We publish the objective news, period. If you want the facts, then sign up below and join our movement for objective news:

    LATEST NEWS

    Newsletter

    Get news from American Digest in your inbox.

      By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: American Digest, 3000 S. Hulen Street, Ste 124 #1064, Fort Worth, TX, 76109, US, http://americandigest.com. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.
      Christian News Alerts is a conservative Christian publication. Share our articles to help spread the word.
      © 2024 - CHRISTIAN NEWS ALERTS - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
      magnifier