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House of Representatives votes on maintaining McCarthy as Speaker

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) leaves his office to go to the House chamber where the U.S. House of Representatives will consider a Motion to Vacate the House Speaker’s position, which would force McCarthy out of office. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), a hard right Republican, introduced the motion after McCarthy joined with mainstream Republicans and Democrats to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government for 45 days, averting a shutdown that would have begun October 1. (Photo by Allison Bailey/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#10588710
Date Taken	3 October 2023
Location	N/A
Photographer	Allison Bailey/NurPhoto
Category	Politics
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Allison Bailey/NurPhoto

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