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BREAKING: Kevin McCarthy Removed As Speaker
Townhall ^ | 10/23 | Spencer Brown

Posted on 10/03/2023 1:56:35 PM PDT by spirited irish

Now-former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was stripped of his gavel on Tuesday afternoon via roll-call vote on Rep. Matt Gaetz's (R-FL) motion to vacate the chair, pursuant to rules agreed to by McCarthy in order to clinch victory in his drawn-out race to become speaker in January.

By a vote of 216 to 210, the historic motion prevailed as presiding Rep. Steve Womack (R-AR) declared "the resolution is adopted...the office of Speaker of the House of the United States House of Representatives is hereby declared vacant."

The Republicans joining Gaetz in his motion to vacate were Reps. Biggs (AZ), Buck (CO), Burchett (TN), Crane (AZ), Good (VA), Mace (SC), Rosendale (MT

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; US: California
KEYWORDS: adiosmofo; bringiton; california; historic; itsnothisblogamazing; kevinmccarthy; notablogpimptoday; paleolibs; patrickmchenry; pseudoconsstrike; thestupidparty
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To: spirited irish

Prayers answered in the positive.

Thank you Lord. Amen.


81 posted on 10/03/2023 2:11:08 PM PDT by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51; Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
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To: spirited irish

Do or die for Gaetz, and I’m surprised he’s the one standing


82 posted on 10/03/2023 2:11:16 PM PDT by bigbob (Q)
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To: spirited irish

Does the house actually need a speaker or can they vote by majority?


83 posted on 10/03/2023 2:11:18 PM PDT by Raycpa
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To: Mr. K
Who are all these deep state McCarthy RINO ass-kissers here? We’ve had one pathetic GOP speaker after another. Boehner, Ryan, McCarthy...

Denny Hastert ... youhave to go all the way back to Newt for a decent one and the GOP stabbed him in the back to get rid of him because even way back then they did not want a decent one. George HW Bush destroyed the GOP as an actual conservative alternative to the left.

84 posted on 10/03/2023 2:11:22 PM PDT by pepsi_junkie ("We want no Gestapo or Secret Police. F. B. I. is tending in that direction." - Harry S Truman)
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To: Sarah Barracuda

I hope Gaetz and his group have played this out and have someone in mind who can get a majority and become speaker, given the slim majority the Republicans have it won’t be easy, now that McCarthy has been removed.

The RINOs won’t vote for a MAGA candidate now that McCarthy has been removed and the MAGA group won’t for another RINO to be just like McCarthy.

IMO, it’s not out of the realm of possibility that McCarthy gets reelected, as ridiculous as that sounds.


85 posted on 10/03/2023 2:11:26 PM PDT by srmanuel
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To: spirited irish
If real, then the Democrats continue to rule.....


86 posted on 10/03/2023 2:11:26 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco
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To: spirited irish
"Bring it on!"

Queer Kevin found out.

87 posted on 10/03/2023 2:11:28 PM PDT by Sirius Lee (They intend to murder us. Prep if you want to live and live like you are prepping for eternal life)
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To: spirited irish

I thought Trump had backed McCarthy to become Speaker.
What has Trump had to say about this?
And whom does Trump support for Speaker this time around?
Day-Yummm!!
Maybe we can see another Cohn-stee-too-shun-ul Cry-sis


88 posted on 10/03/2023 2:11:46 PM PDT by Honest Nigerian
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To: spirited irish

fantastic news!! Thank you Jesus


89 posted on 10/03/2023 2:12:00 PM PDT by spacejunkie2001
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To: gov_bean_ counter
Yes, who is Brutus? Because Caesar knew who his enemies were, he didn't know that Brutus was one of them.

It may not have been a conservative. One of his colleagues may have seen the opportunity to get a promotion.

90 posted on 10/03/2023 2:12:30 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: janetjanet998

Glorious Moment Indeed!


91 posted on 10/03/2023 2:12:45 PM PDT by tennmountainman (FUJB)
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To: spirited irish

Why did all the Democrats vote for this?


92 posted on 10/03/2023 2:12:56 PM PDT by MNJohnnie (Don't blame me, my congressman is MTG!)
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To: McGruff

Perfect


93 posted on 10/03/2023 2:13:11 PM PDT by Fledermaus (It's time to get rid of the Three McStooges; Mitch, Kevin and Ronna!)
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To: Raycpa
Does the house actually need a speaker or can they vote by majority?

Speaker is third in line for the Presidency after the VP. There needs to be a Speaker when the President is a mindless fool and so is the VP, like now.

94 posted on 10/03/2023 2:13:21 PM PDT by pepsi_junkie ("We want no Gestapo or Secret Police. F. B. I. is tending in that direction." - Harry S Truman)
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To: nickcarraway

It is real. I understand some are going to renominate him. Quite the circus.


95 posted on 10/03/2023 2:13:21 PM PDT by napscoordinator (DeSantis is a beast! Florida is the freest state in the country! )
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To: Vermont Lt

You mad Bro?


96 posted on 10/03/2023 2:13:27 PM PDT by tennmountainman (FUJB)
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To: WASCWatch

Who actually has leadership experience to herd 435 prima donnas?


97 posted on 10/03/2023 2:13:45 PM PDT by Reno89519 (DeSantis 2024. Successful Governor, Honorable Veteran, Respectful, Respected. No Baggage, No Drama.)
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To: spirited irish

McCarthy deserved it. Now, let’s see who’s next up.


98 posted on 10/03/2023 2:13:46 PM PDT by Antoninus (Republicans are all honorable men.)
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To: pepsi_junkie

oh! I forgot about the pedo!


99 posted on 10/03/2023 2:13:57 PM PDT by Mr. K (No consequence of repealing Obamacare is worse than Obamacare)
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To: spirited irish

Patty Murray just moved up the line of succession.....


100 posted on 10/03/2023 2:14:00 PM PDT by noexcuses
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