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McCarthy was removed in a 216-210 vote after Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) filed a motion to vacate over allegations the former speaker crafted a “secret deal” with Democrats to advance Ukraine funding in exchange for support on a continuing resolution passed over the weekend to avert a government shutdown.
Now, some of McCarthy’s closest allies and top Republicans are suggesting to repeal that rule altogether, arguing it makes it too difficult to govern.
The successful ouster was lauded as a win by Gaetz, but the move has angered several of his rank-and-file colleagues — with some even going so far as to consider removing him from the House altogether.
The challenge comes after Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) made a motion to vacate McCarthy from his leadership position after accusing the speaker of making "back deal" with Democrats to pass a continuing resolution over the weekend to fund the government temporarily.
The House of Representatives has voted to move forward with a motion to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from his post, setting the stage for a historic vote to oust the leader of the lower chamber and leaving his fate up to House Democrats, who could save him or allow him to be replaced.