Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) called Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) a "squatter" for occupying the speaker s office without having won the position, prompting cheers from Democrats as the House began the 11th ballot to elect a speaker.
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The House voted to adjourn and delay the next round of votes for House speaker after Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) failed to win the support needed after the 11th round of voting.
(WASHINGTON) The House Republican leadership standoff will stretch into a fourth day on Friday after 11 failed votes so far to decide on a speaker over Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is being stymied by a small group of hardliners. They are demanding concessions, to reshape how the House is run