McCarthy was ousted in a narrow 216-210 vote.
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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 03: U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) answers questions at the Capitol after being ousted as House speaker October 3, 2023 in Washington, DC. The House voted by simple majority to oust McCarthy, an effort led by a handful of conservative members of his own party, including Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL). (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)