'That was easy, huh?' Kevin McCarthy jokes as he speaks for the first time as the newly-elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives, after winning the 15th round of voting. Read more: 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube
US President Joe Biden congratulated him on his success and said he is"prepared to work with Republicans" when he can.After the 14th round, a tense exchange ensued, with Mr McCarthy seen walking to the back of the chamber to confront Rep. Matt Gaetz, who did not vote for him.
This essentially meant he registered that he was in the House for the vote, but did not back anyone as the next speaker.A hostile back and forth took place after Mr McCarthy approached him, while a number of Republican lawmakers began to crowd them. A handful of far-right Republicans had felt Mr McCarthy was not conservative enough for the job, despite him agreeing to many of the detractors' demands.
That will sharply cut the power he will hold when trying to pass legislation on critical issues including funding the government, addressing the nation's looming debt ceiling and other crises that may arise.Members of the House of Representatives get physical with each other as Rep. Andy Harris pushes back Rep. Mike Rogers
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