Republican Matt Gaetz Moves to Formally Remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker
- Moderate Democrats don’t commit to rescuing McCarthy
- House must vote on Gaetz’s motion within two legislative days
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Republican Matt Gaetz officially moved to topple House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Monday evening, teeing up a high-stakes vote likely to dramatically shift the balance of power in Washington whatever the outcome.
At least one other Republican dissident explicitly said he would join Gaetz and others indicated they were strongly considering doing so. As few as five ultra-conservatives could overthrow McCarthy if all Democrats support them.