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Kevin McCarthy is out as speaker of the House. Here's what's next

Kevin McCarthy is out as speaker of the House. Here's what's next
Former House Speaker Kevin mccarthy vowing not to run for speaker again after an unprecedented vote, Tuesday, plunging the House of Representatives into chaos. Unfortunately, 4% of our conference can join all the Democrats and dictate who could be the Republican speaker in this house. I don't think that rule is good for the institution, but apparently, I'm the only one. The motion to vacate was filed by Representative Matt Gates who along with seven other GOP members voted to oust the speaker with Democrats votes. The motion passed 216 to 2. 10 people are anarchists and they're chaos. Caucus members mccarthy's speakership was the third shortest in history and was plagued with GOP infighting over spending cuts, border security and providing aid to Ukraine. You all know Matt Gates, you know, it was personal, it had nothing to do about spending. Speaker mccarthy's time is over. I wish him well, I have no personal animus to him. I hope he finds fruitful pastures. Now, the race is on for House Republicans to elect *** new speaker as another possible government shutdown is 44 days away. What I'd like you to take away from? It is I'm tired of being lectured by people that have been here for decades. OK. And have put us in $33 trillion in debt. Several names have emerged as contenders for speaker including house majority leader, Steve Scalise. Scalise has already started reaching out to members gauging *** possible bid for the role. No one really knows who has the votes. So now we're going to go through that exercise right now and see who has our support. Another possible name floated is house judiciary chairman Jim Jordan. I thought it was unfair to Kevin was *** good man and he didn't deserve this. In my judgment. Will you run for speaker? That's *** decision for the conference. One person not interested in the job is gates putting yourself forward for the speakership. Absolutely not. I have no desire to mccarthy for his part says he has no regrets about his tenure as speaker. I don't regret standing up for choosing government over. It is my responsibility. It is my job.
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Kevin McCarthy is out as speaker of the House. Here's what's next
The House of Representatives is entering uncharted territory after a far-right effort to remove fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy from the speakership succeeded thanks to support from Democrats.A resolution — titled a motion to vacate — from Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., passed Tuesday with the support of eight Republicans and all the Democrats present and voting. The vote made McCarthy the first speaker in history to be removed from office, a bitter humiliation that came after less than nine months on the job.The California Republican told his conference shortly after that he would not run for the job again. It is a stunning outcome in the House that shocked lawmakers of both parties and left them wondering what the future will bring.Republican Rep. Patrick McHenry, now the acting speaker, declared the House in recess until both parties can decide on a path forward. There is no obvious successor to lead the House Republican majority now that McCarthy has opted not to run for the job again.Here's a closer look at what could happen next:Who's in charge of the House now?Immediately after the vote, McHenry, a close McCarthy ally, was named temporary speaker or speaker pro tempore. The North Carolina Republican was picked from a list that the speaker is required to keep of members who can serve in this position in the event a chair is vacated.McCarthy turned over that private list to the House clerk in January when he was first elected speaker. And while McHenry can serve in the temporary role indefinitely, he does not have the full power of a duly elected speaker but only those that are deemed “necessary and appropriate” for the purpose of electing someone to the job, according to the rules governing the House.Video below: Kevin McCarthy announces he will not running againMcHenry will be unable to bring legislation to the floor or take it off. He also does not have the power to issue subpoenas or sign off on any other official House business that would require the approval of the speaker.What happens next?The first order of business for McHenry would be to elect a new speaker.As of now, it is unclear who House Republicans will nominate for the speakership. Some members left the chamber Tuesday determined to renominate McCarthy and vote for him for speaker until it passes. But now that he is out of the running, the path is clear for any Republican to jump in.Some members, including Gaetz, have been broaching potential consensus candidates like Majority Leader Steve Scalise or Whip Tom Emmer who they see as bringing the conference together. Other names up for discussion include Rep. Kevin Hern, chair of the Republican Study Committee, and Rep. Jim Jordan, the chair of the House Judiciary Committee and a favorite of the right flank of the party. Once Republicans decide who to nominate for speaker, the House would have to vote as many times as it takes for a candidate to receive the majority of those present and voting for speaker. It can quickly become an arduous exercise, as it did in January when it took McCarthy an unprecedented 15 rounds to win the gavel.Another speaker?Once a speaker candidate has won a majority of the vote, the clerk will announce the results of the election.During a normal speaker election, which takes place at the start of each Congress, a bipartisan committee, usually consisting of members from the home state of the chosen candidate, will then escort the speaker-elect to the chair on the dais where the oath of office is administered. The oath is identical to the one new members will take once a speaker is chosen.It is unclear if that is the same process that will be followed in this instance. It is customary for the minority leader to join the successor at the speaker's chair, where they will pass the gavel as a nod to the potential future working relationship between one party leader and another.___AP Congressional Correspondent Lisa Mascaro contributed to this report.

The House of Representatives is entering uncharted territory after a far-right effort to remove fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy from the speakership succeeded thanks to support from Democrats.

A resolution — titled a motion to vacate — from Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., passed Tuesday with the support of eight Republicans and all the Democrats present and voting. The vote made McCarthy the first speaker in history to be removed from office, a bitter humiliation that came after less than nine months on the job.

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The California Republican told his conference shortly after that he would not run for the job again. It is a stunning outcome in the House that shocked lawmakers of both parties and left them wondering what the future will bring.

Republican Rep. Patrick McHenry, now the acting speaker, declared the House in recess until both parties can decide on a path forward. There is no obvious successor to lead the House Republican majority now that McCarthy has opted not to run for the job again.

Here's a closer look at what could happen next:

Who's in charge of the House now?

Immediately after the vote, McHenry, a close McCarthy ally, was named temporary speaker or speaker pro tempore. The North Carolina Republican was picked from a list that the speaker is required to keep of members who can serve in this position in the event a chair is vacated.

McCarthy turned over that private list to the House clerk in January when he was first elected speaker. And while McHenry can serve in the temporary role indefinitely, he does not have the full power of a duly elected speaker but only those that are deemed “necessary and appropriate” for the purpose of electing someone to the job, according to the rules governing the House.

Video below: Kevin McCarthy announces he will not running again

McHenry will be unable to bring legislation to the floor or take it off. He also does not have the power to issue subpoenas or sign off on any other official House business that would require the approval of the speaker.

What happens next?

The first order of business for McHenry would be to elect a new speaker.

As of now, it is unclear who House Republicans will nominate for the speakership. Some members left the chamber Tuesday determined to renominate McCarthy and vote for him for speaker until it passes. But now that he is out of the running, the path is clear for any Republican to jump in.

Some members, including Gaetz, have been broaching potential consensus candidates like Majority Leader Steve Scalise or Whip Tom Emmer who they see as bringing the conference together. Other names up for discussion include Rep. Kevin Hern, chair of the Republican Study Committee, and Rep. Jim Jordan, the chair of the House Judiciary Committee and a favorite of the right flank of the party.

Once Republicans decide who to nominate for speaker, the House would have to vote as many times as it takes for a candidate to receive the majority of those present and voting for speaker. It can quickly become an arduous exercise, as it did in January when it took McCarthy an unprecedented 15 rounds to win the gavel.

Another speaker?

Once a speaker candidate has won a majority of the vote, the clerk will announce the results of the election.

During a normal speaker election, which takes place at the start of each Congress, a bipartisan committee, usually consisting of members from the home state of the chosen candidate, will then escort the speaker-elect to the chair on the dais where the oath of office is administered. The oath is identical to the one new members will take once a speaker is chosen.

It is unclear if that is the same process that will be followed in this instance. It is customary for the minority leader to join the successor at the speaker's chair, where they will pass the gavel as a nod to the potential future working relationship between one party leader and another.

___

AP Congressional Correspondent Lisa Mascaro contributed to this report.