Key takeaways:
- House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing a vote on his future as Speaker of the House of Representatives on Tuesday afternoon.
- McCarthy needs the support of several Democrats to remain in his position.
- If McCarthy is removed, it will be the first time in nearly two decades that a Speaker of the House has been removed from office.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is facing a critical vote on his future as Speaker of the House of Representatives on Tuesday afternoon. The vote comes after Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced a motion on the House floor Monday night to declare the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.
McCarthy spoke with Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Tuesday morning, but it is unclear whether he will need to rely on the votes of Democrats to retain the gavel. In a closed-door meeting with Republicans, McCarthy said he would bring up a no-confidence resolution from Rep. Gaetz in the afternoon.
The intraparty fight to oust McCarthy has been brewing for some time, with several Republicans siding with Gaetz in his quest to topple the speaker. If McCarthy is to remain in his position, he will need the support of several Democrats to protect him.
The vote is expected to take place in the afternoon, and the outcome will determine the future of the House of Representatives. If McCarthy is removed, it will be the first time in nearly two decades that a Speaker of the House has been removed from office. It is unclear who would replace him if he is removed.
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