McCarthy’s Out- Has Not Happened In 100 Years

2023-10-03

U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) pauses during a press briefing about a looming shutdown of the U.S. government at the Capitol in Washington, U.S. September 29, 2023. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

House vote removes McCarthy as Speaker

The House voted Tuesday to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), a vote that hasn’t taken place in more than 100 years.

Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) became interim House Speaker.

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) followed through on his promises and moved Monday to force a vote on a motion to vacate. On Tuesday afternoon, the chamber voted 216-210 on the motion to vacate, following a 208-218 vote on a motion to table Gaetz’s resolution to oust McCarthy.

All Democrats voted to remove McCarthy.