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12 October 2023

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) speaks to reporters following a House Republicans meeting to choose a House Speaker to succeed Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). Scalise is currently the lead candidate to succeed McCarthy, who was ousted from his position October 3, 2023. There are currently 221 Republican Representatives in the House, and 217 votes are required to elect a Speaker. Scalise - or any other candidate - must receive near unanimous Republican support.

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12 October 2023

Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA) leaves a House Republican meeting to choose a House Speaker to succeed Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). There are currently 221 Republican Representatives in the House, and 217 votes are required to elect a Speaker. Candidates must receive near unanimous Republican support to be elected.

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12 October 2023

Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chaiam of the Hosue Foreign Affairs Committee, talks to media as House Republicans meet to choose a House Speaker to succeed Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). He emphasized the urgency of choosing a Speaker because the House cannot conduct business, including business related to the terrorist attacks in Israel, until a Speaker is elected. There are currently 221 Republican Representatives in the House, and 217 votes are required to elect a Speaker. Scalise - or any other candidate - must receive near unanimous Republican support.

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12 October 2023

Reps. Mike Johnson (left) (R-LA)Derrick Van Orden (R-WS) talk en route to a House Republican meeting to choose a House Speaker to succeed Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) is currently the lead candidate to succeed McCarthy, who was ousted from his position October 3, 2023. There are currently 221 Republican Representatives in the House, and 217 votes are required to elect a Speaker. Scalise - or any other candidate - must receive near unanimous Republican support.

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12 October 2023

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) arrives at a House Republican meeting to choose a House Speaker to succeed Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). Steve Scalise is currently the lead candidate to succeed McCarthy, who was ousted from his position October 3, 2023. There are currently 221 Republican Representatives in the House, and 217 votes are required to elect a Speaker. Scalise - or any other candidate - must receive near unanimous Republican support.

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12 October 2023

Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) arrives at a meeting of House Republicans to choose a House Speaker to succeed Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). Scalise is currently the lead candidate to succeed McCarthy, who was ousted from his position October 3, 2023. There are currently 221 Republican Representatives in the House, and 217 votes are required to elect a Speaker. Scalise - or any other candidate - must receive near unanimous Republican support.

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5 October 2023

Capitol Police guard the office of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) before a vote by the House of Representatives to remove McCarthy from the position. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) 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.

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4 October 2023

Tourists visit the US Capitol's Statuary Hall while press await the results of a vote by the House of Representatives on removing Rep. Kevin McCarrthy (R-CA) from his position as Speaker of the House. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), introduced a Motion to Vacate the Speaker's office 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.

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4 October 2023

Tourists visit the US Capitol's Statuary Hall while press await the results of a vote by the House of Representatives on removing Rep. Kevin McCarrthy (R-CA) from his position as Speaker of the House. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), introduced a Motion to Vacate the Speaker's office 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.

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4 October 2023

Tourists pass the office of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) immediately before a House vote on a Motion to Vacate, which would force McCarthy from office. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) 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.

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4 October 2023

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) speaks to reporters after Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is ousted as House Speaker. House business is suspended pending selection of a new Speaker. Hard-right Republicans and Democrats voted to approve the motion, introduced by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) 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.

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4 October 2023

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) speaks to reporters after Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is ousted as House Speaker. House business is suspended pending selection of a new Speaker. Hard-right Republicans and Democrats voted to approve the motion, introduced by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) 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.

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4 October 2023

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is surrounded by a sea of press and security as he returns to his office after being ousted as House Speaker. House business is suspended pending selection of a new Speaker. Hard-right Republicans and Democrats voted to approve a motion to vacate the Speaker's office, introduced by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL). Gaetz 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.

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3 October 2023

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) returns to his office following approval of a motion to oust him from the House Speaker’s office. House business is suspended pending selection of a new Speaker. Hard-right Republicans and Democrats voted to approve the motion, introduced by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL). Gaetz 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.

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3 October 2023

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) returns to his office following approval of a motion to oust him from the House Speaker’s office. House business is suspended pending selection of a new Speaker. Hard-right Republicans and Democrats voted to approve the motion, introduced by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL). Gaetz 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.

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3 October 2023

People wait in the Capitol rotunda to continue their tours as the U.S. House of Representatives considers a Motion to Vacate the House Speaker’s position. Introduced by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), the motion would force Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) out of the Speaker’s office. Gaetz 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.

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