WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- Speaker of the House John Boehner delayed vote to elect his replacement, creating a trickle-down delay for lower posts and giving an advantage to his preferred successor, Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
House Republicans had planned to vote on Thursday by secret ballot for the new speaker, but several members wanted more time to weigh their options. Instead, on Oct. 8, Republicans will choose their party's nominees. On Oct. 29, both House Republicans and Democrats will hold a full vote.