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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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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

Members of the press surround House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) (center) as he approaches the House chamber where Representatives will consider a Motion to Vacate the House Speaker’s position. If approved, the motion 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.

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