Democrat Rep. Hakim Jeffries of New York, nominated for speaker by Rep. Pete Aguilar of California, had more votes in the first round, with 211 in favor, while McCarthy trailed with 202. Ten Republicans voted for Biggs, and nine voted for other candidates.
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