Kevin McCarthy at risk as US House votes to move ahead with effort to oust him

The narrow outcome was forced by the Republican’s chief rival, Matt Gaetz.

The future of the speaker of the US House of Representatives has been thrown into serious doubt after the chamber voted to move ahead with an effort by hard-right Republican critics to oust him.

The narrow outcome forced by Kevin McCarthy’s chief rival, Matt Gaetz, brought together a handful of conservative Republican critics of the speaker and many Democrats who say he is unworthy of leadership.By refusing to set aside the motion, the House opens an extraordinary floor debate ahead of the next round of voting.

It is a stunning moment for the embattled Mr McCarthy which serves as the most severe challenge yet, a potential punishment sparked by his weekend decision to work with Democrats to keep the federal government open rather than risk a shutdown.Readers’ comments: You are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website, so please act responsibly.

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