Challenge to McCarthy’s speakership would be first in over 100 years
October 1, 2023
https://www.yahoo.com/news/challenge-mccarthy-speakership-first-over-160613245.html
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy could make history this week – though likely not in the way he wants.
With GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz saying Sunday he will attempt to oust McCarthy as Speaker, he would become the first to have his gavel challenged in over 100 years.
The last time the House took the floor for a vote challenging a Speaker of the House was on March 17, 1910.
Such a vote against McCarthy could come as soon as Monday when the House returns to the floor, with Gaetz telling CNN he intends “to file a motion to vacate against Speaker McCarthy this week. I think we need to rip off the Band-Aid. I think we need to move on with new leadership that will be trustworthy.”
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