Pelosi Denies Breaking Promise to McCarthy as Historic Speaker Vote Blocks GOP Leader

Pelosi denied breaking a promise to McCarthy over the Speakership vote. She said she made no promise to him.

Pelosi said Democrats decided to remove McCarthy due to concerns like the GOP impeachment inquiry into Biden.

McCarthy was the first House Speaker candidate ever removed by a vote. He got 216 no votes, with some Republicans joining Democrats.

McCarthy said he won't resign from Congress and has more work to do. Scalise and Jordan are seen as top Speaker candidates now.

Rep. McHenry, who took over as pro tempore Speaker, ordered Pelosi and Hoyer to vacate their Capitol offices. Pelosi brushed it off.