More than voted to keep him as speaker. It was 216 against and 210 for. Obviously 9 abstained. 8 Republicans voted for his ouster which is a net minus of 16 votes.
Therefore, If 3 of those 8 had supported McCarthy, he would have survived.
There are two D vacancies, so there were 7 not voting plus the 2 vacancies.
Majority of the membership is currently 217 until the November elections fill the vacant seats.
There are 212 Ds and 221 Rs.
Thank you.