'Kevin McCarthy won't be the speaker of the House,' Congressman Matt Gaetz said, 'or he'll be the speaker of the House working at the pleasure of the Democrats'
from the speakership, setting the stage for the California Republican's ousting from the top position potentially by the end of this week.of Florida, who called the motion after McCarthy brought forth a bipartisan deal on Saturday to avert a government shutdown that received the support of most
As the moments proceeding the historic decision passed, McCarthy spoke to reporters, framing his potential ousting as a blow to Congressional norms. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy talks to reporters outside his office in the U.S. Capitol on October 02, 2023 in Washington, D.C. Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz initiated a motion to vacate in an attempt to oust McCarthy from the speakership following an agreement over the weekend to avert a partial shutdown of the federal government.
McCarthy agreed to the change in January as he faced 14 failed votes to become speaker. The California Republican ultimately secured the position on the 15th vote after making concessions and promises to hard-right conservatives.
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