House of Representatives is in 'chaos and confusion'

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy is surrounded by reporters as the House of Representatives adjourns

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy is surrounded by reporters as the House of Representatives adjourns Source: SIPA USA / Sipa USA/Sipa USA

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The United States Congress has been plunged into crisis, with the House of Representatives unable to elect a speaker for a second day. Representatives in the chamber have now voted six times so far, in a bid to elect a speaker, but none of those votes have delivered a majority.

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