Indiana and Michigan congressmen oppose removal of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted by some of his own, with all Democrats and eight Republicans voting to remove him from his role.

In a surprising turn of events, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been ousted from his position by some members of his own party. The decision to remove McCarthy came after he aligned himself with Democrats in a bipartisan deal to keep the government funded. The final vote, which took place on Tuesday, October 3, resulted in a count of 216-210, with all Democrats and eight Republicans supporting McCarthy's removal.

Interestingly, no Indiana or Michigan Republicans supported the vote to remove McCarthy. Congressman Rudy Yakym, who had previously referred to the vote as a "distraction," voted against McCarthy's removal. This sentiment was also echoed by Congressman Jim Banks of Indiana's 3rd District, Congressman Tim Walberg of Michigan's 5th District, and Congressman Bill Huizenga of Michigan's 4th District.

Banks took to X to express his gratitude towards McCarthy for his service to the country and the party. He emphasized the need for a united Republican House. Walberg, on the other hand, released a statement expressing his disappointment with the eight Republican individuals who he believed had dealt a blow to the conservative movement.

After the vote was finalized and the gavel hit, Congressman Bill Huizenga spoke with ABC57 about the outcome and what it signifies for the Republican party's ability to govern. Huizenga pointed out that a new House Speaker cannot be appointed until next Tuesday, October 10. With the Democrats in charge of the Administration and the Senate, Huizenga expressed concern that without a functioning House, there would be no effective check on the current administration.

Huizenga emphasized that crucial issues such as border control, inflation, and regulation are now "wide open" until a new House Speaker is in place. He stressed the need for change, stating that if the rules are not modified, the same situation could arise again in a month or two months, which would not benefit the American people.

In conclusion, the removal of Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker has caused a significant upheaval within the Republican party. The vote to remove him was supported by Democrats and a small number of Republicans, while others, such as Yakym, Banks, Walberg, and Huizenga, expressed their reservations about the decision. The absence of a House Speaker until October 10 raises concerns about the ability to effectively govern and address important issues. Huizenga's call for change highlights the need to prevent a repeat of this situation in the future and prioritize the well-being of the American people.

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