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epa10393604 House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (L) bangs the gavel after being elected to become the Speaker of the House after 15 rounds of voting, in the House chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, 07 January 2023. McCarthy secured enough support to become House Speaker on the 15th vote by the House and on the fifth day of his bid; it is the longest speaker contest in the US in 164 years. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS