McCarthy says he won’t run for Speaker again after being ousted: recap
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.
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