Episode 193: The Speaker's Fate
Anderson Cooper 360° · Season 2023 · Episode 193
The US House of Representatives voted today to oust its Speaker for the first time in history. When Speaker Kevin McCarthy failed to keep his leadership post, his 269-day speakership became the shortest in more than 140 years. The House must now elect a new speaker, but no clear alternative has the support needed to win the gavel. McCarthy said Tuesday night he will not seek the speakership again.
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Season
2023
Episode
193
Air Date
03/Oct/2023
Air Time
20:00
Runtime
60 min
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The US House of Representatives voted today to oust its Speaker for the first time in history. When Speaker Kevin McCarthy failed to keep his leadership post, his 269-day speakership became the shortest in more than 140 years. The House must now elect a new speaker, but no clear alternative has the support needed to win the gavel. McCarthy said Tuesday night he will not seek the speakership again.
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