House of Representatives in Washington is left leaderless after rebellion by hard-right members of McCarthy’s Republican Party
Kevin McCarthy speaks in Washington DC after he was ousted as speaker of the House. Photograph: Tom Brenner/The New York TimesMr McCarthy became the first speaker to be removed from office after losing what was effectively a vote of confidence in the face of a rebellion by hard-right members of his party.
“I don’t regret standing up for choosing governance over grievance,” Mr. McCarthy said at a news conference after the meeting. Mr Gaetz had tabled his motion to try to unseat Mr McCarthy under procedures the now-former speaker had agreed to put in place last January when he was seeking the speaker’s position.
The departure of Mr McCarthy as speaker leaves the House of Representatives effectively leaderless as it faces another potential government shutdown next month unless spending measures for next year are agreed.A vote on a new speaker is now unlikely to take place until at least next week.
España Últimas Noticias, España Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Kevin McCarthy ousted as Speaker of US House of RepresentativesKevin McCarthy has been ousted as Speaker of the US House of Representatives following a revolt by right-wing Republicans.
Leer más »
Republican Matt Gaetz files motion to oust House speaker Kevin McCarthyRight-wing Florida congressman expresses outrage over party colleague’s successful efforts to avoid a US government shutdown
Leer más »
Bid launched to oust Kevin McCarthy as US House SpeakerAn attempt has been made to oust US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his post, triggering the most serious showdown yet within the Republican party as it battles to contain supporters of ex-president Donald Trump.
Leer más »
Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s fall was always on the cardsHouse of Representatives now leaderless as clock ticks down on another potential government shutdown
Leer más »