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[Short Fuse] Who will be the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives for the 118th Congress?

Kevin McCarthy (R)result: Yes

Elise Stefanik (R)result: No

Donald Trump (R)result: No

Kevin McCarthy (R)

Elise Stefanik (R)

Donald Trump (R)

Authors:

Opened:

Jan 3, 2023

Closes:

Jan 9, 2023

Resolved:

Jan 7, 2023

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