Kevin McCarthy fails to become speaker of the House after three rounds of voting – video
Republican Kevin McCarthy faces a humiliating series of setbacks after rightwing members of his party refuse to back his bid for speaker. McCarthy fails to gain the necessary support after three rounds of voting, becoming the first nominee for speaker in 100 years who has not won the first vote for the gavel. The House will reconvene tomorrow
McCarthy faces long battle for House speaker after he falls short on third vote
