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Several House Republicans lost there cool last night in the final moments of their four-day effort to elect a speaker.
Shortly after the 14th House speaker vote failed, a scuffle broke out when Rep. Mike Rogers of Alabama confronted Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida. Rogers was restrained by Rep. Richard Hudson of North Carolina. It’s unclear what the scuffle was about.
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WATCH: Kevin McCarthy Wins the Speaker’s Race
At long last, America has a new Speaker of the House.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California was elected as Speaker in a dramatic late-night vote, bringing an end to a four day long revolt from his right flank, and finally capture the gavel on the 15th vote. McCarthy secured the position by a slim majority–216 votes, with six Republican holdouts voting present.
212 Democrats voted for Hakeem Jeffries.
During his victory speech, McCarthy outlined some of the legislation he plans to take up as Speaker of the House.
“Our very first bill will repeal the funding for 87,000 new IRS agents,” McCarthy told the packed house chamber.
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BOST GOES BERZERK: Watch Rep. Matt Gaetz Get Interrupted by Screaming McCarthy Supporter
Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida got an earful from fellow Republican Rep. Mike Bost of Illinois today while giving his nominating speech for Rep. Jim Jordan.
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Although Bost is hard to understand over the commotion, the Illinois congressman seemed to take exception to Gaetz suggestion, that some McCarthy supports believe he earned the speakership by raising money for Republican election efforts.
“They believe Mr. McCarthy has earned the position of Speaker of the House because he raised half a billion dollars to get Republicans elected,” Gaetz told the packed chamber.
“This is not going to bring anyone…,” Bost could be heard screaming before other members began to call for order.
“Members are reminded not to engage in personalities against other members of the House,” said House Clerk Cheryl Johnson once the yelling had quieted down.
This is not the first time Bost has generated controversy with his outbursts. In 2012, while he was still a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, Bost famously flipped out during a debate over pension reforms.
“Enough! I feel like somebody trying to be released from Egypt! Let my people go!” Bost rages. “These damn bills that come out of here all the damn time come out here at the last second and I’ve got to try figure out how to vote for my people!”
THIS AGAIN? Confused Joe Biden Calls Kamala ‘President’ During Border Speech
Joe Biden once again referred to Kamala Harris as the “president” Thursday while delivering a major speech acknowledging the growing border crisis taking place in the southern United States.
“President Harris led this effort… She led this effort to make things better!” said Joe Biden.
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