Kevin McCarthy removed as House speaker

The House of Representatives voted this afternoon to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., from his position.

The House voted 216-210 to oust McCarthy, with a handful of conservatives joining Democrats to remove him. Seven members were absent.

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This is the first time in US history that a House speaker has been ousted

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The next steps are unclear, and it is not yet known who will replace McCarthy as the House speaker

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