1 out of 15 tries ain't bad (it is). After days of public humiliation, and a chaotic 14th loss, Republican Kevin McCarthy has finally been elected Speaker of the House of Representatives.
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/kevin-mccarthy-elected-house-speaker-1234656626/
Kevin McCarthy Elected House Speaker, Finally, on 15th Vote

After days of humiliation and chaos, Republicans have at last given Kevin McCarthy the gavel

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