Republicans Worry McCarthy Speaker Loss Raises Shutdown Risks

Republican senators are shocked and worried about Kevin McCarthy losing the Speaker vote, fearing it will lead to government shutdown.

Senators hope the next Speaker works to avoid a shutdown, unlike the small group of conservatives who opposed McCarthy.

Mitch McConnell urged getting rid of the "motion to vacate" rule that allowed McCarthy's ouster.

The Speaker fight makes it harder to pass spending bills in time, raising shutdown chances.

Even Chuck Schumer credited McCarthy for compromising to avoid shutdowns, despite criticizing him.