what happened to speaker mccarthy

According to multiple sources, Kevin McCarthy was removed from his position as House speaker in a vote of the full House on October 3, 2023. This makes him the first speaker in history to be ousted through a vote of the full House in the middle of a congressional term. Following his removal, Patrick T. McHenry (R-N.C.) was named temporary speaker or speaker pro tempore, as he was the first person on McCarthys succession list. McHenry will serve in the role temporarily until a new speaker is elected. It is unclear who will be selected to succeed McCarthy, as it may be difficult to find a candidate who can garner a consensus of support and who wants the gavel. The House could proceed directly to the election of a new speaker or decide to hold it at a later time. While the situation is fluid and changing quickly, House members are likely to move quickly to find a permanent replacement for McCarthy in an effort to return to order.