LOS ANGELES — Two months after his historic ouster as House speaker, Republican Rep. <a href="/topics/kevin-mccarthy/">Kevin McCarthy</a> announced Wednesday that he is resigning from his congressional seat in California.

His announcement capped a stunning end for the one-time deli owner from Bakersfield, who ascended through state and national politics to become second in line to the presidency before a contingent of hard-right conservatives engineered his removal in October.

<a href="/topics/kevin-mccarthy/">McCarthy</a> is the only speaker in history to be voted out of the job.

Two months after his historic ouster as House speaker, Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy announced Wednesday that he is resigning from his congressional seat in California.{ai:summary}<p>Former House speaker Kevin McCarthy, a Republican, is resigning from his seat in California, two months after being ousted from his position. McCarthy, who had risen through the political ranks, became the second in line to the presidency before conservative conservatives orchestrated his removal. This marks the first time a speaker has been voted out. #politics</p>

GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California is resigning months after his ouster as House speaker

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