U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., speaks to members of the press at the U.S. Capitol on Sept. 22, 2023, in Washington, D.C. (Alex Wong/Getty Images/TNS)
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Historic Shift in U.S. House Leadership: Kevin McCarthy’s Unprecedented Ousting As Speaker Of The House
In an unexpected twist of events, Kev- in McCarthy faced an ousting from his esteemed position as the Speaker of the House. In a historic vote on Tuesday, 216 members stood against him while 210 in his favor. Notably, eight Republicans diverged from party lines, siding with Democrats in this groundbreaking decision. This significant change comes hot on the heels of McCarthy’s triumphant navigation of a potential government shutdown through a last-minute bipartisan maneuver.
