Kevin McCarthy gained the position of speaker of the Home of Representatives within the US after 15 rounds of voting.

For the primary time in additional than 100 years, the USA was unable to elect a speaker of the Home of Representatives within the first spherical of voting.

Kevin McCarthy needed to make a number of concessions to win over hardline Republicans, who voted in opposition to him in 15 rounds.

The Home was unable to maneuver on to some other enterprise, together with swearing in members, till the speaker was elected.

The Home is the decrease chamber of Congress – and one in all its vital roles is to maintain the president in test.

However with a divided occasion, how will Republicans maintain management of the legislative department within the US?

Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra

Visitors:
Rina Shah – Conservative political adviser and founding father of Rilax Methods

Jason Nichols – Progressive political analyst and senior lecturer on the College of Maryland, School Park

Natasha Lindstaedt – US political analyst and deputy dean of training on the College of Essex