Democrats Say They Won’t Bail Out McCarthy Ahead of Crucial Vote on Ouster Push

If successful, this would be the first time a House speaker has been removed through a motion to vacate.

U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 19, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

After almost nine months, the tenure of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as House speaker may be coming to a close as Democrats have signaled they will not come to his rescue.

It will take just five Republicans to join all Democrats to strip Mr. McCarthy of the gavel, which he won in January after 15 balloting rounds. The motion to vacate the chair was introduced by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.).