US EditionJeffries Tells Democrats to Vote to Oust McCarthy
- In a historic move, House Republicans voted to remove Speaker McCarthy from his position with a 216-210 vote. This marks the first time a Speaker has been removed during their term.
- Some Democrats, such as Rep. Summer Lee and Rep. Brendan Boyle, supported McCarthy's removal, citing his unfitness to lead the People's House and his role as the Chief Enabler of Donald Trump.
- On the other hand, Keystone State Republicans stood behind McCarthy, highlighting his legislative achievements and attempts to counter Democratic initiatives. Rep. John Joyce praised McCarthy's transparent and inclusive leadership.
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Democrats Will Vote To Boot McCarthy as House Speaker, Jeffries Says
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries on Tuesday recommended that members of his party vote to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his role as GOP leader. "Given [House Republicans'] unwillingness to break from extremism in an authentic and comprehensive manner, House Democratic leadership will vote yes," Jeffries said in a letter to fellow Democrats ahead of the vote on a challenge to McCarthy's leadership by a fellow Republican. Earlier on Tu…
Jeffries Tells Democrats to Vote to Oust McCarthy
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) “definitively” called for a vote against any procedural motion to delay the motion to vacate, Punchbowl News reports. He also instructed Democrats to vote to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-NY). The Washington Post says Democrats will not vote present and the caucus is unified.
Hakeem Jeffries Directs Democrats to Vote to Boot Speaker McCarthy
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