Kentucky Republican doesn’t rule out motion to vacate McCarthy Speakership during this Congress

The Speakership could be thrown out during this Congress if a motion to do so is put forward.

McCarthy agreed to lower the threshold for forcing a vote to oust the Speaker to just one lawmaker as he worked to flip hold outs within his party.

I don't think we can go the whole Congress without it. The majority of Republicans realize that Kevin McCarthy needs a chance to govern and we're going to give him a chance.

I don't know if there will be one person who tries to abuse that motion, but I'm confident that McCarthy will be given the green light to govern and do the things we told the American people we were going to do.

Around 20 Republicans cast ballots for alternate candidates throughout 15 rounds of voting before McCarthy was able to get enough votes to win the Speakership, signalling tensions within the party even as it takes power with a majority of House seats.

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