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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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| Photographer | Allison Bailey/NurPhoto |
| Category | Politics |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Allison Bailey/NurPhoto |
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