Swamp Fighting Back: McConnell Says House Should Scrap ‘Motion to Vacate’ Rule, Claims It Makes Speaker’s Job ‘Impossible (VIDEO)
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has called on his fellow Republicans in the House of Representatives to abolish the rule that allows a single member to file a “motion to vacate the chair,” claiming that it makes the Speaker’s job “near impossible.”
This request follows the ousting of Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), a member of the Republican establishment, from his position as House Speaker after a motion to vacate the chair was filed by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL).
In a press conference Wednesday, McConnell began by expressing gratitude towards former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy for his service.
“I’d like to start by thanking Speaker McCarthy for his service. We had a great personal relationship trying to lead two very different parts of the American government.
