'In less than a year, Kevin McCarthy has proven himself to be the weakest House speaker in modern history,' said Rep. Bill Pascrell.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy speaks with reporters after a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.GOP 'Political Arsonists' Get Their Man: McCarthy Ousted in Historic House Vote
"All Americans should watch this latest spectacle and know House Republicans have no business running a lemonade stand let alone the Congress." "Every decision Mr. McCarthy has made was with eyes only on the speaker's gavel," he continued. "Governance and trust have been secondary. Mr. McCarthy made corrupt bargains with right-wing extremists to seize power. He handed these misfits the tools they now wield against him so let him negotiate with these wolves."
"All Americans should watch this latest spectacle and know House Republicans have no business running a lemonade stand let alone the Congress." "Every decision Mr. McCarthy has made was with eyes only on the speaker's gavel," he continued. "Governance and trust have been secondary. Mr. McCarthy made corrupt bargains with right-wing extremists to seize power. He handed these misfits the tools they now wield against him so let him negotiate with these wolves."
In addition to Gaetz, the Republicans who voted for the motion to vacate were: Reps. Andy Biggs , Ken Buck , Tim Burchett , Eli Crane , Bob Good , Nancy Mace , and Matt Rosendale .
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