Hardline Republicans dig in against McCarthy

STORY: The voting propelled the House to a level of dysfunction not seen since the turbulent era just before the Civil War, even after McCarthy offered to curb his own clout, raising questions about the party's ability to wield power.

After the 10th ballot, Republican Representative French Hill nominated McCarthy again:

"Madam Clerk I rise tonight in the spirit of 1923 to address the House. Madam Clerk...to nominate Kevin McCarthy for Speaker of the House."

McCarthy's opponents say they do not trust him to fight for the deep spending cuts and other restrictions they want to impose on President Joe Biden and the Democratic-controlled Senate.

Republican Representative Matt Gaetz, who nominated Trump for the speakership, commended the former president's time in office.

"My friends, when Donald Trump was President, taxed were cut, regulations were slashed, energy was abundant, wages were rising, capital was returning from overseas to fund the dreams and ambitions of our fellow Americans, and the economy was roaring."

The House adjourned for the third time this week without electing a speaker. Lawmakers will reconvene at noon (1700 GMT) on Friday.