House Impasse Continues
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 05: U.S. House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) gives a thumbs-up in the House Chamber during the third day of elections for Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 05, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 05: U.S. House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) gives a thumbs-up in the House Chamber during the third day of elections for Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 05, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Win McNamee/Getty ImagesAfter more votes, the House of Representatives is no closer to electing a new Speaker. Republicans voted for other candidates as more House members offered up longshot alternatives to Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).
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