House Republicans Demand Rule Changes After McCarthy Denied Speakership in Chaotic Vote

A group of 45 House Republicans demand changes to GOP rules after McCarthy was denied speakership
Lawmakers call the vote an "injustice" and say they are "ashamed and embarrassed" by the 8 Republicans who voted with Democrats
Letter calls for "fundamental changes to the structure of our majority" to prevent a small faction from dictating outcomes
Current rules allow just 1 member to force a floor vote on vacating the chair, which Gaetz used against McCarthy
McCarthy had previously agreed to lower the threshold for motions to vacate as part of negotiations with far-right members