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Opening of the 119th Congress

United States Representative Doug LaMalfa (Republican of California) and their family poses with Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

United States Representative Burgess Owens (Republican of Utah) and their family poses with Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

United States Representative Michael Waltz (Republican of Florida) holds his name card, during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

US Representative Jonathan Jackson (Democrat of Illinois) during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

United States Representative Michael Waltz (Republican of Florida) poses with Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) drinks a celsius, during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) drinks a celsius, during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

A staff member irons the American flag outside the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

US Representative Tim Moore (Republican of North Carolina) and their family poses with Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) is seen during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

US Representative Sarah McBride (Democrat of Delaware) and their family poses with Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

United States Representative Lou Correa (Democrat of California) and their family poses with Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) is seen during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

United States Representative Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota) is seen during the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

A staff member irons the American flag outside the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat of New York) is seen during the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) is seen during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) is seen during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) poses for a selfie during the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) is seen during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) is seen during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) is seen during the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

United States Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican of Georgia) is seen during the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

United States Representative Maxine Waters (Democrat of California) is seen during the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat of New York) and Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) are seen during the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) is seen during the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

United States Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democrat of New York) is seen during the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) is seen at the Speakers Lecture during the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

United States Representative Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California) is seen during the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) is seen at the Speakers Lecture during the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) is seen during the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) administers the oath of office to the House of Representatives during the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) administers the oath of office to the House of Representatives during the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) is seen at the Speakers Lecture during the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Members-Elect of the House of Representatives take the oath of office during the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) gives remarks during the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) gives remarks during the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) gives remarks during the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat of New York) hands the Speaker’s Gavel to Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) during the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S. House Speaker drama could turn into nightmare for Americans

STORY: U.S. House Speaker drama could turn into nightmare for Americans DATELINE: Jan. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:18 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Congressman Kevin McCarthy in U.S. House of Representatives election 2. various of Congressman Hakeem Jeffries 3. STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: The U.S. House of Representatives elected Congressman Kevin McCarthy as speaker early Saturday morning after a historic deadlock that kept the lower chamber from being fully functional days after the new Congress convened. All House Democrats voted for Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, a Democrat from New York, making him the minority leader and the first African American lawmaker to run a party in either chamber of the U.S. Congress. To flip Republican holdouts, McCarthy reportedly made a series of concessions, including a lower threshold to force a vote on ousting the House speaker and a floor vote on a border security bill. He also promised that efforts to rai

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE-SPEAKERSHIP-BITTER BATTLE

(230106) -- WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the U.S. House of Representatives kneel in prayer prior to a session to elect a House speaker in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Jan. 6, 2023. The U.S. House of Representatives has adjourned until late Friday night as Congressman Kevin McCarthy is seeking to flip more Republican holdouts to overcome the embarrassing speakership impasse. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE-SPEAKERSHIP-BITTER BATTLE

(230106) -- WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Congressman Kevin McCarthy (C) gestures in the House chamber as the House meets to elect a speaker in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Jan. 6, 2023. The U.S. House of Representatives has adjourned until late Friday night as Congressman Kevin McCarthy is seeking to flip more Republican holdouts to overcome the embarrassing speakership impasse. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE-SPEAKERSHIP-BITTER BATTLE

(230106) -- WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Congressman Kevin McCarthy (C) is seen in the House chamber as the House meets to elect a speaker in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Jan. 6, 2023. The U.S. House of Representatives has adjourned until late Friday night as Congressman Kevin McCarthy is seeking to flip more Republican holdouts to overcome the embarrassing speakership impasse. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE-SPEAKERSHIP-BITTER BATTLE

(230106) -- WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Congressman Kevin McCarthy (C, Front) talks with a House member in the House chamber as the House meets to elect a speaker in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Jan. 6, 2023. The U.S. House of Representatives has adjourned until late Friday night as Congressman Kevin McCarthy is seeking to flip more Republican holdouts to overcome the embarrassing speakership impasse. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE-SPEAKERSHIP-BITTER BATTLE

(230106) -- WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the U.S. House of Representatives gather in the U.S. House chamber as the House meets to elect a speaker in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Jan. 6, 2023. The U.S. House of Representatives has adjourned until late Friday night as Congressman Kevin McCarthy is seeking to flip more Republican holdouts to overcome the embarrassing speakership impasse. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE-SPEAKERSHIP-BITTER BATTLE

(230106) -- WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 6, 2023 shows the empty chair of the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., the United States. The U.S. House of Representatives has adjourned until late Friday night as Congressman Kevin McCarthy is seeking to flip more Republican holdouts to overcome the embarrassing speakership impasse. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-HOUSE-SPEAKERSHIP-BITTER BATTLE

(230106) -- WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the U.S. House of Representatives gather in the U.S. House chamber as the House meets to elect a speaker in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Jan. 6, 2023. The U.S. House of Representatives has adjourned until late Friday night as Congressman Kevin McCarthy is seeking to flip more Republican holdouts to overcome the embarrassing speakership impasse. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)