Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) filed a motion on Monday night to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his leadership position, setting the stage for a vote in the Congress’ lower chamber.

The move comes after Gaetz has faced significant criticism in recent days over what many say is a personal vendetta against McCarthy over a House Ethics investigation into him that started during the last Congress.

BREAKING Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has filed a motion to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy pic.twitter.com/GNwdAmSZ7X

— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) October 2, 2023

Punchbowl News founder Jake Sherman reported, “The Democratic side of the House erupted in laughter as Gaetz left the floor.”

The Democratic side of the House erupted in laughter as Gaetz left the floor,.

— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) October 2, 2023

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