Editorial photo #10631450 Politics

House Republicans meet to select a Speaker

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) speaks to reporters following a House Republicans meeting to choose a House Speaker to succeed Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). Scalise is currently the lead candidate to succeed McCarthy, who was ousted from his position October 3, 2023. There are currently 221 Republican Representatives in the House, and 217 votes are required to elect a Speaker. Scalise - or any other candidate - must receive near unanimous Republican support. (Photo by Allison Bailey/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #10631450
Date taken: 12 October 2023
Location: —
Photographer: Allison Bailey/NurPhoto
Category: Politics

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