After Kevin McCarthy's ouster, the House now has to elect a new speaker.
The stunning removal of Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker has left the House effectively paralyzed. Republicans on Wednesday struggled to bring order to their fractured majority and begin the difficult – and potentially prolonged – process of uniting around a new leader.The House will try to elect a speaker as soon as next week, but the timing is nowhere near certain as Republicans line up for their chance at the gavel amid the bitter divisions that sparked the chaos.
Who will be the GOP choice is unknown, though numerous members are currently working behind the scenes to gauge their chances.Nevertheless, even if someone is chosen in the closed-door meeting, once the vote comes along, members are not obligated to vote for the party's chosen candidate, which could lead to more fireworks on the House floor.Also, while it has been the tradition for the speaker candidate to be a member of the House, it is not required.
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