House of Representatives is in 'chaos and confusion'

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

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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Published 5 January 2023 12:40pm

By Tys Occhiuzzi

Source: SBS News

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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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