House moves to proceed with vote on ousting Speaker Kevin McCarthy
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The House of Representatives is moving ahead with a vote to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy from power.
Eleven Republicans joined all Democrats in voting against killing that measure on Tuesday afternoon. They are: Gaetz, Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Ken Buck, R-Colo., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Eli Crane, R-Ariz., Cory Mills, R-Fla., Bob Good, R-Va., and Tim Burchett, R-Tenn. Elizabeth Elkind is a reporter for Fox News Digital focused on Congress as well as the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and politics. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.
Lawmakers are beginning an hour of debate before voting on the actual motion to vacate – and if that succeeds, they must keep voting until a new one is selected via simple majority of the chamber. Follow on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to elizabeth.elkind@fox.com
"Chaos is Speaker McCarthy. Chaos is somebody who we cannot trust with their word," Gaetz said as McCarthy looked down at his lap.