Rep. Kevin McCarthy appears to have flipped enough GOP hardliners to become House speaker after 15 rounds of voting, ending a dramatic deadlock.
The final vote comes after multiple days of negotiations and a stunning defeat for the California congressman in the 14th round of voting, where McCarthy and his allies had earlier expressed optimism that he would finally secure the position.
Once the vote is finalized, the House can proceed with the rest of its business, including administering the oath of office to newly elected members.
