Explained: Here's what's next as US Speaker Kevin McCarthy ousted in historic vote
Eight disgruntled Republican Congressmen joined hands with Democrats to oust McCarthy
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Eight disgruntled Republican Congressmen joined hands with Democrats to oust McCarthy
The 216 to 210 vote marks the first time in history that the House has removed its leader. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Lawmakers screamed and bickered in a raucous session Tuesday that eventually yielded to a stunned silence: for the first time in US history the House of Representatives had removed its own speaker."The office of speaker of the House of the United States House of Representatives is hereby declared vacant," said Republican Representative Steve Womack of Arkansas, who presided over a crowded, tense session of the House of Representatives.
Republican Rep. Patrick McHenry will now serve as a temporary replacement under House rule
Marjorie Taylor Greene said Donald Trump is the "candidate for Speaker I am currently supporting."