House Republican members are seeking to expel Rep. Matt Gaetz, who is moving to call for a vote of no confidence in House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., tells reporters that he will file a motion to vacate House Speaker Kevin McCarthy if he passes a fiscal bill ‘with Democrats.’
During an appearance on CNN Sunday morning, Gaetz said he planned"to file a motion to vacate against Speaker McCarthy this week." "I will make no deal with Democrats and concede no terms to them. I actually think Democrats should vote against Speaker McCarthy for free. I don't think I should have to deal with that."
It’s unclear how many Republicans may vote against that secondary motion to table or refer. McCarthy’s move on government funding hasAnd it’s unclear if Democrats could potentially assist McCarthy. Some McCarthy opponents on the Democratic side of the aisle may vote with Republicans wanting to bounce the speaker. Others may not participate in the vote at all. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., has said Republicans must solve this civil war on their own.
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