Conservative House Members Want Right To Vote Out McCarthy Any Time They Want — Here's What To Know About The 'Motion To Vacate'

Kevin McCarthy, facing a challenge to his speakership bid, scheduled a meeting Wednesday to discuss demands made by some Republicans for new caucus rules.

A group of Republicans want to make it easier for them to oust their leader, despite the fact that there must be majority agreement from the caucus to do so.

A group of seven conservative House members called on incoming leadership to change the procedure for vacating the house so that any member can remove the speaker.

The last time a motion to leave was used was in 1910.

McCarthy could be exposed to threats against his leadership position if a member disagrees with him.

The GOP had a slim nine-seat advantage in the House after Democrats performed well in several key races, and McCarthy's future as speaker was uncertain. McCarthy needed 218 votes to win the speaker's job. The narrow margins have allowed some conservative lawmakers to take advantage of McCarthy's situation by demanding the reinstatement of the motion to vacate, as well as a rule that would forbid GOP leaders from being involved in primaries and another that would require bills to be posted in their entirety 72 hours before voting takes Four Republicans dubbed the "Never Kevins" have said they plan to vote against McCarthy. There are at least two others who have publicly expressed doubts about his leadership abilities.

Surprising Fact

McCarthy doesn't have the votes to get the speakership. House members will vote in a second round if the first round doesn't produce 218 votes for a single candidate. McCarthy is the first speaker in 100 years to go through multiple voting rounds.

Contra

In an interview with ABC News, Joyce said that he thinks McCarthy has earned the opportunity to hold the role for two years. The House Freedom Caucus has members who support McCarthy.

The votes may not have been cast to win the speaker's job.

Kevin McCarthy doesn't have the votes to win the speaker's job.

Here is what could happen if Republican infighting continues.