House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

(FOX NEWS) – Lawmakers have voted to oust Speaker Kevin
McCarthy, R-Calif., from his leadership role, the first time in the
history of the House of Representatives that the chamber voted
to boot a member from the top job. 

Eight Republicans voted with every present Democrat to vacate
the speaker’s chair. The final vote was 216 to 210 in favor of
McCarthy’s ouster.

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced the motion to vacate McCarthy.

Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., is the new temporary leader
of the House of Representatives.