McCarthy Prevails, Becomes Speaker In Late-Night House Vote

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🗓️ 7 January 2023

⏱️ 19 minutes

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Summary

After 15 rounds of balloting, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was elected Speaker of the House. The series of votes were contentious at times, and McCarthy made several concessions to secure the office. What can be expected from his tenure?

This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

This episode was produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It was edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Research and fact checking by Katherine Swartz. Thanks to Lexie Schapitl and Barbara Sprunt.

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0:00.0	Hey there and happy Saturday.
0:06.0	It's the MPR Politics Podcast.
0:08.0	I'm Susan Davis.
0:09.0	I cover politics.
0:10.0	I'm Deer Deer Walsh.
0:11.0	I cover Congress.
0:12.0	And I'm Dominican Montsen.
0:13.0	I'm a senior political editor and correspondent.
0:15.0	And it's 8.13 a.m. on Saturday, January 7th.
0:20.0	And after 15 rounds of voting, the House of Representatives finally has a speaker.
0:25.0	The honorable Kevin McCarthy of the state of California
0:28.0	have received a majority of the votes cast is duly elected speaker of the House of Representatives.
0:35.0	Just after midnight McCarthy prevailed.
0:38.0	His six remaining detractors voted present, lowering the threshold for him to clinch a majority.
0:44.0	He won with 216 votes.
0:47.0	Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, as he did throughout all 15 rounds of voting,
0:52.0	had the support of every Democrat.
0:54.0	McCarthy shortly after addressed the House and the drama of the fight.
0:59.0	I hope one thing is clear after this week.
1:03.0	I never give up.
1:06.0	Members of the House were officially sworn in just before 2 a.m. Eastern
1:12.0	and then adjourned until Monday.
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