what happens if speaker of the house is removed

If the Speaker of the House is removed, the next member named on a list submitted by the Speaker to the clerk of the House in January will become Speaker pro tempore until a new Speaker is elected. The names that the Speaker submits are not public. The Speaker pro tempore can exercise such authorities of the office of Speaker as may be necessary and appropriate pending the election of a Speaker or Speaker pro tempore. After the Speaker pro tempore takes over, the House would need to elect a new Speaker. The House could proceed directly to the election of a new Speaker or decide to hold it at a later time. The House would be in uncharted territory, and there is no time frame that the House must follow to elect a new Speaker. However, as a practical matter, the House will want to elect a new Speaker quickly in order for the chamber to move forward with its legislative business. Once Republicans decide who to nominate for Speaker, the House would have to vote as many times as it takes for a candidate to receive the majority of those present and voting for Speaker.