Kevin McCarthy's campaign for House speaker faces internal opposition.
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McCarthy failed to win 218 votes on the opening day of the new Congress. Before a speaker is chosen, the House can't do anything, even swear in new members.
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First time in a century that House speaker election required several ballots. The longest U.S. vote lasted 133 rounds from December 1855 to February 1856.
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McCarthy's Republican critics want to modify House procedures. Despite granting many of their requests, he lacks the necessary votes.
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McCarthy and other GOP leaders spent their first day in the majority figuring out how to respond to a revolt that highlighted divide and questioned their ability to rule.
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McCarthy says he won't stand down until he has enough votes.
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McCarthy told reporters, "They may go through anybody they want, and they won't get there."
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Power, belonging, and voter pressure drew Republican elites to Trump.
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The House adjourned until Wednesday at 12:00 ET for a fourth vote.
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