Kevin McCarthy has been removed from his leadership position as Speaker of the House.
The vote came in at 216 to 210 in favor of removing him from his position.
Breaking: Kevin McCarthy has been ousted as Speaker of the House.
— Media Right News (@MediaRightNews1) October 3, 2023
This is a breaking story and will be updated with more details shortly.
In somewhat of a surprise, U.S. House Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) voted for ousting McCarthy.
“JUST IN: Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) voted ‘yea’ to oust McCarthy, making seven Republicans against him.”
JUST IN: Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) voted ‘yea’ to oust McCarthy, making seven Republicans against him. https://t.co/Nbrq4kAF87 pic.twitter.com/hgaOPTn2Qd
— The Hill (@thehill) October 3, 2023
U.S. House Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) voted against ousting McCarthy. Her response garnered laughs as she answered when called on, “No for now”.
“Rep. Lauren Boebert votes “no—for now” on the Motion to Vacate against Speaker McCarthy”
Rep. Lauren Boebert votes “no—for now” on the Motion to Vacate against Speaker McCarthy ???? pic.twitter.com/120O1DtC2E
— Julia ???????? (@Jules31415) October 3, 2023
In an interview shortly after the vote, U.S. House Rep.