Some GOP representatives have already expressed public support for the motion to vacate the House Speaker, brought by Matt Gaetz.
, a member of the party's conservative wing, filed a motion to vacate the office after a short-term budget deal was agreed.since his ascension to the speaker's chair in January, and a challenge from Gaetz, a Florida representative, was hinted at after aThe two have had an escalating disagreement in recent months, with Gaetz accusing McCarthy of not sufficiently pursuing the interests of himself and other further-right HouseClockwise from top left: Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz at the U.S.
As well as Matt Gaetz, who will likely vote in favor of his own motion, Tim Burchett, a representative for Tennessee, has indicated he would seek to remove McCarthy.on Monday evening, he said he was torn between supporting his"friend" McCarthy and acting on his"conscience." He added:"If it was right now, I would vote to oust him, yes.
Eli Crane, another Arizona representative, told CNN earlier in the day that the people he represented"want to see stronger leadership, so I'm all about it." The outlet later reported he had publicly confirmed his support. Meanwhile, Colorado congressman Ken Buck is on the fence about the motion, telling MSNBC that he wanted to hear what McCarthy"has to say" before choosing which way he will vote. Buck added:"He cannot be trusted, and I want to understand why he acts the way he does before I make a final decision on how to vote."
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