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January 5, 2023

McCarthy loses 7th speaker ballot despite offering more concessions to defectors

Rep.-elect Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., lost the 7th round of voting for House speaker, failing to capture the 218 votes necessary to be elected.

January 5, 2023

Donald Trump nominated for House speaker by Matt Gaetz

Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram provides updates on the House Republicans' battle to elect a speaker as McCarthy is expected to lose the seventh vote. 

January 5, 2023

GOP holdout Dan Bishop denies claiming he'll resign if bid to stop McCarthy fails

North Carolina's Dan Bishop, one of the 20 House Republicans opposing Kevin McCarthy's speaker bid, said he's “out” if lawmakers don't see institutional change in the House.

January 5, 2023

Matt Gaetz admits Kevin McCarthy might win House speaker vote, but with a major caveat

Florida Congressman-elect Matt Gaetz conceded that Kevin McCarthy could eventually become House speaker despite stiff opposition, but that he would be a leader with a "straitjacket."

January 5, 2023

Georgia Republican says GOP speaker holdouts have 'slowed' Biden probes, but there are 'seven days in a week'

Georgia Republican Rep.-elect Austin Scott said that the GOP holdouts not voting for GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy have "slowed" down investigations into issues like the border.

January 5, 2023

‘OUR GOVERNMENT IS A BUST’: Americans weigh in on fight to elect House speaker

Americans are split on whether Republicans will be able to lead the House of Representatives effectively as the party continues to debate who will become speaker.

January 5, 2023

Frustration mounts as House speaker vote drags on

Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on the ongoing vote for House speaker after Rep.-elect Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., fails to secure the position after numerous votes.

January 5, 2023

McCarthy says speaker vote tally will remain 'pretty much' the same Thursday

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said he expects the vote tally for speaker to remain "pretty much" the same Thursday.

January 5, 2023

Embattled Rep-elect George Santos gets the cold shoulder during days-long House speaker race

Embattled Rep.-elect George Santos appeared to receive the cold shoulder from some of his GOP colleagues throughout the House speaker race.

January 5, 2023

What to expect in the House today as GOP speaker debate continues

House Republicans have made progress in negotiations for the speakership, but members on each side of the debate indicated they are willing to delay the process weeks.