A referendum is set for later Tuesday after Rep. Matt Gaetz forced a vote to try oust Kevin McCathy from the speakership.
later Tuesday on Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s leadership, after a longtime critic, Rep. Matt Gaetz, forced a vote to try oust him from the role.
The historic and unprecedented challenge will test both Republican unity and likely make Democrats the swing votes in deciding McCarthy’s fate, due to the GOP’s narrow majority in the chamber. To prevail, McCarthy or his foes will need a majority of those voting, not just Republicans. Follow along below for live news and analysis.
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