Republican McCarthy says he finally has enough votes to win House speaker – as it happened
by Sam Levin (now) and Richard Luscombe (earlier) from on (#67HY6)
House party leader says he's confident he has the votes after losing 13 straight rounds
It's just after noon and the House is reconvening now to pick up the already tortuous quest to seat a speaker. But two Republicans at least won't be there.
Congressman-elect Wesley Hunt of Texas is heading home to be with his premature newborn son.
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