Weve got a new Republican House, Maher began.

It took them 15 ballots.

I think the last time it happened was 1823 or something.

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Then he put an exclamation point on it: Fifteen ballots to elect Kevin McCarthy.

By contrast, he noted, Oscar nominations come out Tuesday.

But we dont need 15 ballots to get it done, ok?

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It is the story of howGeorge Santoslies.

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Then he was off and running.

I cant keep up with this f*cking guy, theReal Timehost said of Santos.

He started a GoFundMe for a homeless veterans dog and then kept [the money].

Trump said, Hes like the son I never had.

Maher said that, despite all Santos lies, Theyre not getting rid of him.

They need the vote.

And its not just Santos, he said.

This new Congress Majorie Taylor Greene, Jim Jordan,Lauren Boebert what can I say?

The zombies are in the mall.

Majorie Taylor Greene has got a seat on the Homeland Security Committee.

Two years ago, she couldnt get a seat at the adult table at Thanksgiving.

TheReal Timehost compared the situation to a reality TV show.

I couldnt make this up, he said of Greene.

Yes,The Real Housewives of Congress.