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US House approves new rules package that weakens Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Washington, Jan 9 (EFE).- The United States House of Representatives on Monday approved an internal rules package that weaken the…
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McCarthy finally becomes US House speaker after 15 chaotic election rounds
Washington, Jan 7 (EFE).- Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected the new US House Speaker after midnight on Saturday following a…
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Fight to lead US lower house appears to be nearing an end
Washington, Jan 6 (EFE).- The position of Speaker of the United States House of Representatives remains vacant, but Republican leader…
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US House adjourns after longest fruitless fight in over 100 years for Speaker
Washington, Jan 5 (EFE).- The US House of Representatives adjourned on Thursday without electing a new speaker after Republican Kevin…
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US House breaks century-old record with 11 failed votes for speaker
Washington, Jan 5 (EFE).- The US House of Representatives on Thursday held five votes to try and elect a new…
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Deadlock continues over US House Speaker’s election
Washington, Jan 4 (EFE).- The United States House of Representatives adjourned on Wednesday without electing a speaker as the stalemate…
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McCarthy falls short in sixth balloting for House speakership
Washington, Jan 4 (EFE).- Republican Congressman Kevin McCarthy, up until Tuesday the favorite to become the new speaker of the…
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US House to reconvene Wednesday to try and elect speaker
Washington, Jan 3 (EFE).- The US House of Representatives ended its session on Tuesday without having elected a new Republican…
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African American to lead Democrats in US lower house
Washington, Nov 30 (EFE).- Democrats in the United States House of Representatives on Wednesday elected African American Hakeem Jeffries to…
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Pelosi to step down as Democratic leader in US lower house
Washington, Nov 17 (EFE).- Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that she will not seek re-election as leader of the Democrats in…
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