While it’s now Day 4 and 14 ballots later -- Alabama Congressman Jerry Carl says he's optimistic they'll come up with the votes to elect Rep. Kevin McCarthy Speaker of the House.
) - Congress is set to go back in session at 10 p.m. ET for a 14th round to see if Congressman Kevin McCarthy can secure enough votes needed to become Speaker of the House.
While it’s now Day 4 and 14 ballots later -- Alabama Congressman Jerry Carl says the negotiations have been ongoing for months. Still there are six holdouts -- including Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz leading the charge against Rep. McCarthy.
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