Heated moments occurred on the House floor after Kevin McCarthy fell just one vote shy of winning the speakership in a late-night vote that continued a grueling four-day drama. LIVE UPDATES:
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McCarthy himself appeared caught off guard. When Gaetz voted"present," McCarthy mouthed"we don't win."Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy reacts on the House floor after losing the 14th round of votes to be speaker of the House of Representatives in Washington, January 6 2023. Gaetz has led the opposition to McCarthy's bid these past few days, nominating GOP alternatives such as Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio or even former President Donald Trump.
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