U.S. House stuck for a third day as Republicans struggle to unite around a speaker

Virginia Rep. Good remains adamant in opposition

By: and - January 5, 2023 4:09 pm

California Republican U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy heads to the U.S. House chamber just after noon on Jan. 5, 2023, as the House began another day of votes on his bid to become speaker. “We’re just going to keep working until we solve it,” he told reporters. (Ashley Murray / States Newsroom)

On Twitter, Good declared that “for the sake of the American people and the future of our country, Republicans must not settle for Kevin McCarthy.”

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Jennifer Shutt
Jennifer Shutt

Jennifer covers the nation’s capital as a senior reporter for States Newsroom. Her coverage areas include congressional policy, politics and legal challenges with a focus on health care, unemployment, housing and aid to families.

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Ashley Murray
Ashley Murray

Ashley Murray covers the nation’s capital as a senior reporter for States Newsroom. Her coverage areas include domestic policy and appropriations.

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