Washington ∙ The US House of Representatives failed to elect a speaker despite voting 11 times in 3 consecutive days. Kevin McCarthy, the candidate of the Republican Party, which holds the majority in the House, could not get the 218 votes needed for a majority due to strong opposition from a section of his own party. McCarthy, a Republican with 222 members in the 435-member House, did not get more than 202 votes. 20 members of the Freedom Caucus, who oppose McCarthy in the party, are not voting.
Democrat Hakeem Jeffries received 212 votes. According to protocol, the Speaker of the House of Representatives is next in line after the US President and Vice President. McCarthy and his followers are adamant that they will not back down. On the fourth day, the House will try to elect the Speaker. There are indications that McCarthy may be ready to compromise in order to win.
English Summary: US house fails to elect new speaker after 11 rounds of voting