Kevin McCarthy Ousted as House Speaker in Historic Rejection by Hard-Right Republicans

Rep. Kevin McCarthy was removed as House speaker by a 216-210 vote, with 8 Republicans joining all Democrats.

McCarthy said he won't seek the speaker position again after the historic ouster.

Hard-right GOP members sought McCarthy's removal over ideological differences.

The House will take no further votes this week as Republicans hold a forum to find a new speaker candidate.

Rep. Patrick McHenry was named speaker pro tempore after McCarthy's ouster to briefly preside over the chamber.