Gaetz Says He Plans To Try To Oust McCarthy Later This Week
Gaetz Says He Plans To Try To Oust McCarthy Later This Week
View Source | October 1, 2023 10:08 am
- Rep. Matt Gaetz said Sunday he plans to lead a vote this week to try and remove fellow GOP Congressman Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, after he used chamber Democrats on Saturday to pass a stopgap funding measure to keep the federal government from partially shuttering.
- The ultra-conservative Gaetz has been a sharp critic of McCarthy, who didn’t get the speakership without agreeing to House rules that allows just one member to trigger the removal, known as a “motion to vacate.”
- “Bring it,” he has said in response to questions about his plan. “Kevin McCarthy’s going to get his wish.”
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