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Republican Leader McCarthy working to secure votes for House Speaker

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  • Source: Agencies
  • 9 Nov 2022 23:12
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Citing several sources, a CNN report tells that House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is working to quickly secure enough votes in his party to make him the speaker of the lower chamber.

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House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is working to quickly secure enough votes in his party to make him the speaker of the lower chamber in the next term of Congress, CNN reported on Wednesday citing multiple sources.

Following Tuesday's midterm elections, Republicans are projected to win a majority in the House of Representatives.

The report said that about two dozen members of the Republican House Freedom Caucus would prevent McCarthy from becoming the majority leader.

The Minority Leader will need to secure at least 218 votes to become speaker before a full House vote in January. He will be replacing Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

More than 100 Republicans won midterm elections today, winning seats in Congress and crucial statewide offices.

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