McCarthy's Bid To Become House Speaker Hits Roadblock

By Arutz-7
Posted on 11/28/22 | News Source: Arutz-7

Five House Republicans have thrown Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s chance to become speaker in jeopardy by publicly opposing his bid.

McCarthy (R-CA) needs every Republican vote he can pick up to become speaker. The position requires the support of 218 members of the House. With Republicans estimated to have a slim 222-seat majority, McCarthy can lost four votes form his party at most if he is to be elected speaker.

Currently, there are at least five GOP House reps who oppose his speakership. There are also others who remain undecided, Fox News reported.

Members vocally opposed to McCarty include Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL).