Republican Lawmaker Ann Wagner Cries After McCarthy Ousted as Speaker
Kevin McCarthy was ousted as House Speaker on Tuesday in a 216-210 vote after Rep. Matt Gaetz filed a Motion to Vacate the Chair.
McCarthy is now the “shortest serving speaker since 1876.” According to The Guardian, McCarthy is also “the first speaker of the House forced out of the job in US history.”
McCarthy shortest serving speaker since 1876
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According to Politico, a group of Republicans were huddled and praying on the House floor after McCarthy was ousted as Speaker.
Republican Rep. Ann Wagner was reportedly crying after McCarthy was ousted.
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