WASHINGTON — Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy failed to attain the required votes to become House speaker on the first three ballots Tuesday — leaving millions of Americans wondering how long the power struggle will last.
McCarthy (R-Calif.) could only lose four Republican votes in his bid to replace former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), but watched as 19 GOPers balked on the first and second ballots and were joined by a 20th defector on the third.
The House adjourned Tuesday evening without a resolution, scheduling a fourth round of voting to begin around noon Wednesday.
