House Republicans Hold Press Conference After Leadership Elections for 118th Congress

Nominee for Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-CA, .speaks during a press conference after House Republicans held their leadership elections for the 118th Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. McCarthy, who won 188-31 against Rep. Andy Biggs, R-AZ, will need at least 218 votes to become speaker in January if the 435-member House is seated and voting. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI