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## Video: House Members Sworn In After Kevin McCarthy Elected As Speaker

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_Published 2023-01-09. They say the fifteenth time’s the charm. After four long and humiliating days of House Republicans failing to elect a Speaker, Rep. Kevin McCarthy finally got the votes he needed to seal the deal, ending a historic standoff that resulted in him becoming the 55th person to lead the lower chamber._


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## Transcript

Sit down. I'm now ready to take the oath of office. no, will the Speaker designate. Raised his right hand. Do you solemnly swear that you will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic that she will bear true faith and allegiance to the same that you take this obligation freely. Without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion and that you will well and Faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which you're about to enter. So help you God, congratulations. Members Alexa cries. The chair will now administer the oath of the office.

All members electrical raise their right hand. Do you solemnly swear or affirm that you will support and defend the Constitution United States against all enemies foreign and domestic that you will bear true faith and allegiance to the same that you take this obligation freely. Without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion and that you will well, and Faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which you are about to enter. So, help you God. Congratulations. You are now members of the 118th Congress.

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