Kevin McCarthy away from becoming speaker in the first round

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Kevin McCarthy, the candidate for the new speaker's election

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In fact, Republican Kevin McCarthy missed out on securing a majority in the House

McCarthy's majority was not met before legislators voted to ad-journ

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Kevin McCarthy's own party have refused to support him for the speakership

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McCarthy needed 218 votes for a majority, but received only 203

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most Republican supported either Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs or Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan

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