McCarthy Finally Nails Down Speaker's Gavel After Shocking Development on House Floor

Kevin McCarthy is the 55th Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The California Republican finally nailed down the speaker’s gavel after fourteen votes in which he failed to secure the position.
McCarthy was elected speaker in the 15th vote for the position, early on Saturday morning, according to The Washington Post.
He only needed 216 votes in the final, conclusive vote.
Five House members voted present, which lowered the threshold for McCarthy’s simple majority.BREAKING: Republ