Kevin McCarthy ousted by US House Republicans in historic vote

The 216-to-210 vote marks the first time in history that the House removed its leader, with eight Republicans voting with 208 Democrats to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

WASHINGTON, DC, USA – A handful of Republicans in the US House of Representatives on Tuesday, October 3, ousted Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy, as party infighting plunged Congress into further chaos just days after it narrowly averted a government shutdown.

, a far-right Republican from Florida and McCarthy antagonist who finally turned on the speaker after he on Saturday relied on Democratic votes to help pass a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown. McCarthy’s ouster as speaker brings legislative activity in the House to a halt, with another government shutdown deadline looming Nov. 17 if Congress does not extend funding.

The last two Republican speakers, Paul Ryan and John Boehner, retired from Congress after clashes with their right wing.

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