Fannie Grant
For the first time in more than a hundred years – the US was unable to elect a speaker of the house in the first round.
Kevin McCarthy had to make concessions to win over hardline Republicans who voted against him in fifteen rounds.
The House was unable to move on to any other business, including swearing-in members.
The House is the lower chamber of Congress – and one of its important roles is to keep the president in check.
But with a divided party, how will Republicans keep control on the legislative branch in the US?
Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra
Guests
Rina Shah, a conservative political adviser and founder of Rilax Strategies. Rina was a former senior adviser to Republican members of Congress.
Jason Nichols, progressive political analyst and Senior Lecturer at University of Maryland, College Park.
Natasha Lindstaedt, US political analyst and Deputy Dean of Education at University of Essex.
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