He said that they are not conservative but angry and chaotic.
It was not about spending….It was about ethics.
Gaetz is the subject of an ethics committee investigation.
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Just because Gaetz said something, dont believe its true.
I havent heard him say one true thing yet.
Instead, all Democrats voted for it.
He dismissed the idea that Donald Trump would be in the running.
- And he did have advice for whoever takes his place.
Change the rules.
A House vote on the next speaker will not take place until next week.
Without a leader, no votes will be held for the rest of the week.
The meeting is taking place in the basement of the Capitol.
All Democrats joined them, leaving McCarthy short of a majority.
The vote was 216-210.
Eight Republicans joined with all Democrats to remove him.
Members lined up to shake hands with McCarthy and hug him after the roll call was announced.
He did not answer questions as he walked back to his office amid heavy security.
Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) is serving as speaker pro tem as Republicans decide what to do next.
Some members said that they expected that McCarthys name will be put forward again.
We no longer value loyalty, integrity, competence or collaboration.
Republicans were expected to meet for a conference on Tuesday evening.
This could become somewhat of a powder keg.
I just fear for those kinds of things.
My impression is that they have drawn that proverbial line, and theyre there.
So it is kind of a sad day, really, for the institution.
He also said that the removal vote puts the GOP majority at risk in 2024.
A vote to table GOP Rep. Matt Gaetzs resolution to remove McCarthy was rejected 218-208.
McCarthy chatted with other members as the vote to table was cast.
The vote on removing McCarthy will take place around 4 p.m.
ET, and will be by manual roll call.
At this time, there is no justification for a departure from this tradition.
She is expected to remain in San Francisco for Feinsteins funeral on Thursday.
The vote, expected to take place at about 1:30 p.m. McCarthy needs a majority of members present to survive.
Clearly someone has been lied to, Gaetz told reporters.
McCarthy, who has said that he did not speak to Biden, predicted that he would survive.
He added, I think Matt has planned this for a long time.
It didnt matter what transpired.
McCarthy also said he had not made a deal with Democrats to save his speakership.
… We are ready, willing and able to work with our Republican colleagues.
But it is on them to join us to move the Congress and the country forward.
