IN A historic turn of events, Kevin McCarthy has been ousted from his position as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
This significant move was prompted by a rebellion within the ranks of the top Republican’s right-wing faction.
The vote, which took place with a final tally of 216-210, witnessed eight Republican lawmakers joining forces with all present Democrats to dethrone McCarthy from his leadership role. Following the conclusion of the vote, the House adjourned.
Republican Representative Patrick McHenry has been appointed as the interim speaker until a permanent successor is officially chosen. The upcoming vote to select the new speaker leaves the future leadership of the House uncertain, with no clear frontrunner emerging. Although McCarthy may attempt to regain his position, it seems unlikely that he would garner enough support from within his own caucus, given the strong opposition demonstrated during Tuesday’s vote.
The removal of McCarthy required a simple majority in the chamber. The House Republican Conference is expected to convene later on Tuesday evening to address this significant development.
The motion to vacate the chair was introduced by Representative Matt Gaetz on Monday, and on Tuesday afternoon, Gaetz launched a scathing critique against McCarthy on the House floor, accusing him of failing to honor his promises.
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