Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has started the process of removing Kevin McCarthy from his position as Speaker of the House.
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Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has started the process of removing Kevin McCarthy from the Speakership.
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Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., on Monday started the process for holding a vote to remove Kevin McCarthy as House
speaker. In a speech on the House floor, Gaetz said he is introducing a
“motion to vacate,” the procedural first step in forcing a vote on McCarthy’s future. After introducing the measure, Gaetz or another lawmaker will have to request a vote on the resolution. The House would then be required to vote within two legislative days, though leadership could choose to expedite the process.
Leaders and members have a number of options for how to proceed in the coming days.
