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Posted 10/2/2023, 11:21:00 PM

Gaetz Motion Threatens McCarthy's Speakership, Citing Reliance on Democrats

Rep. Matt Gaetz moved to oust Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker, forcing a vote that represents the most serious threat to McCarthy's speakership so far.
Gaetz offered a "motion to vacate the chair" which allows any member to call for a new speaker election, though GOP leadership can stall the effort.
Gaetz claims he has enough Republican votes to remove McCarthy, who may need Democratic votes to survive the challenge.
Gaetz cited McCarthy's reliance on Democratic votes and possible deals with Biden on Ukraine aid as reasons to remove him.
This comes as conservative members have repeatedly thwarted McCarthy's agenda since he became Speaker, angry over his cooperation with Democrats.

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Posted 10/2/2023, 11:21:00 PM

Gaetz Motion Threatens McCarthy's Speakership, Citing Reliance on Democrats

Rep. Matt Gaetz moved to oust Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker, forcing a vote that represents the most serious threat to McCarthy's speakership so far.
Gaetz offered a "motion to vacate the chair" which allows any member to call for a new speaker election, though GOP leadership can stall the effort.
Gaetz claims he has enough Republican votes to remove McCarthy, who may need Democratic votes to survive the challenge.
Gaetz cited McCarthy's reliance on Democratic votes and possible deals with Biden on Ukraine aid as reasons to remove him.
This comes as conservative members have repeatedly thwarted McCarthy's agenda since he became Speaker, angry over his cooperation with Democrats.

cnn.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/6/2023

Video: See Matt Gaetz's not-so-veiled threat against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has issued a not-so-veiled threat against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as McCarthy considers moving forward with an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.

9/12/2023

Gaetz Threatens to Oust McCarthy as Speaker Over Lack of Action on GOP Priorities

Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz threatens to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his position due to a lack of compliance with agreements and failure to address key issues.

9/14/2023

McCarthy Faces Renewed Speaker Removal Threat But Believes Critics Lack Votes

9/17/2023

Mace Challenges Gaetz to 'Put Up or Shut Up' on Ousting McCarthy as Speaker Tensions Rise

9/19/2023

McCarthy Faces Mounting Pressure as Alleged Motion to Vacate Speaker Role Surfaces

9/23/2023

The Fall of Speaker Cannon: How Progressives Stripped the Czar's Powers in 1910

The threat of a "motion to vacate the chair" is driving the ongoing crisis in the House Republican majority, as rebels challenge Speaker Kevin McCarthy's leadership and seek to replace him.

9/27/2023

Gaetz Threatens to Force Vote to Oust McCarthy as Speaker if Demands Not Met

Rep. Matt Gaetz threatens to force a vote to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, citing poor leadership in the House and calling on his Democratic colleagues to "bail out our failed Speaker."

9/28/2023

Gaetz Accuses McCarthy of Online Attacks in Heated GOP Meeting Amid Shutdown Threats

10/2/2023

Gaetz Seeks to Oust McCarthy as Speaker, Citing Spending Deal with Democrats

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Gaetz Doubles Down on Effort to Oust McCarthy as Speaker, Predicts New Speaker This Week

Rep. Matt Gaetz believes it was "absolutely" worth it for him to lose his seat in Congress for leading the effort to remove former Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his position.

10/8/2023

Gaetz Defends Effort to Block McCarthy as Speaker, Suggests Scalise or Jordan as Replacements

Republican congressman Matt Gaetz defends his efforts to oust former speaker Kevin McCarthy, stating that if he loses his seat in Congress as a result, it will have been worth it.

10/11/2023

Gaetz Leads Republican Revolt Against McCarthy, Thwarting Rival's Bid for House Speakership

10/14/2023

Gaetz Defends Departing House Without Speaker in CNN Interview

Congressman Matt Gaetz responds to criticism about leaving the House without a speaker, discussing his vote for Rep. Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House in an interview with CNN's Michael Smerconish.

10/19/2023

McCarthy Berates Gaetz in Tense GOP Meeting Amid Speaker Standoff

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy scolded Rep. Matt Gaetz during a closed-door GOP conference meeting after Gaetz tried to interrupt McCarthy's remarks.