How hardline US House Republicans could strip Kevin McCarthy of speakership
Rep. Matt Gaetz, a hardline Republican lawmaker, said he would file what’s called the “motion to vacate.”
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Rep. Matt Gaetz, a hardline Republican lawmaker, said he would file what’s called the “motion to vacate.”
Republican U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces an attempt by members of his own party to oust him because he passed a stopgap funding measure with Democratic support to avoid a...
Hardline Republican Matt Gaetz says he will move to eject speaker over deal with Democrats to avert shutdown
Hardline Republican Matt Gaetz says he will move to eject House speaker over deal with Democrats to avert shutdown
Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing a challenge from hardline members of his caucus who are threatening to oust him using a procedure called the "motion to vacate." This motion allows any member to introduce a resolution to remove the speaker, and if it is considered on the House floor, it only requires a simple majority to pass.