Republican leader Kevin McCarthy failed in three rounds of voting to become House speaker, delaying the swearing-in of new lawmakers.
Republican leader Kevin McCarthy failed in three rounds of voting to become House speaker, delaying the swearing-in ceremonies for new lawmakers.Tuesday was supposed to be swearing-in day for members of Congress, including two new representatives from the Chicago area. Instead there may have been swearing as that was all delayed by theThird district Congresswoman-elect Delia Ramirez anticipated an exciting day one in Washington on Tuesday.
A group of hardline Republicans, the number reaching 20 in the third round, were set on blocking a McCarthy speakership. The adjournment gives Republicans a chance to perhaps find another consensus candidate. Jonathan Jackson is trying to look past the delay so he can get to work representing the first congressional district.
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