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4. one member of Congress -- Democrat or Republican

Fri Mar 22, 2024, 12:25 PM

Mar 22

Under the new House rules passed Monday, only one member of Congress — Democrat or Republican — is needed to bring a "motion to vacate," which forces a vote on removing the speaker. That would need only a simple majority of the House to pass to oust McCarthy.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/speaker-of-the-house-ousted-motion-to-vacate-rcna64902

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This message was self-deleted by its author Bernardo de La Paz Mar 22 #1

They do have to be in the majority but they changed the rules underpants Mar 22 #2

one member of Congress -- Democrat or Republican CurtEastPoint Mar 22 #4

I alfredo Mar 22 #6

you are correct obamanut2012 Mar 22 #5

They arent' going to recognize her Johnny2X2X Mar 22 #7