McCarthy Loses Ninth Ballot For Speaker As GOP Splits Into Three

Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) nominated Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) for the Speakership in the historic ninth attempt to select a Speaker. “Kevin McCarthy has been our leader for the past four years and has overwhelming support in this conference. My intent today is to address the American people who have been watching these proceedings and are concerned about what they have seen in this chamber over the past two days. I am a member of the House Freedom Caucus and I’m proud to say so,” the congressman said. “I believe the 20 members have expressed their concerns with leadership and…