Kevin McCarthy Elected New Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives After 15 Attempts

The U.S. House of Representatives has elected Republican Kevin McCarthy as the new Speaker after 15 attempts. This was reported by RIA Novosti, following the results of the voting.

This position is considered one of the three most important in the U.S. If left vacant, the work of the House becomes paralyzed, as legislators are unable to take their oaths and proceed with the legislative process. The last time such a situation occurred was in 1923 when lawmakers could not elect a Speaker on the first attempt.