WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Dan Bishop of North Carolina on Friday afternoon reversed his staunch opposition to Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s bid for House speaker, voting in favor of the California Republican.

Bishop, who represents a Piedmont district that includes parts of Mecklenburg, Union and Robeson counties, had been among a group of about 20 conservative Republicans who have thwarted McCarthy’s effort to win the speaker post over the past four days. The inability to elect a speaker has left the House at a standstill.

Bishop earlier this week had said he would not support McCarthy because he represents Washington’s status quo, which has made it the “most unsuccessful and unpopular institutions in the country."

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But on Friday, Bishop cast his support to McCarthy, although it was not enough for him to clinch the race.

Bishop was among 13 Republicans who had voted against McCarthy but switched their support to him Friday. Six Republicans remained unwavering in their opposition, setting the stage for another round of voting.

Bishop said on social media that the group of right-wing Republicans had secured an agreement that includes rule changes and more opportunities for conservative voices.

The House voted to adjourn in the afternoon but will reconvene Friday night.