Election For New Speaker Likely To Happen October 11

The New York Post reports:

Following the vote to remove McCarthy, McHenry recessed the chamber “subject to the call of the chair,” which means lawmakers can reconvene at any time.

During a Tuesday night meeting of the Republican conference, McHenry announced he planned to keep the House out until next week, with a candidate forum to be held Oct. 10 and an election by the full House to be held Oct. 11.

Whenever the House reconvenes, lawmakers can nominate any individual they wish for the speaker position, followed by a roll call vote. House members are not bound to vote solely for nominated individuals, and the winner must win by a simple majority of those who vote for a candidate (meaning “present” votes lower the threshold of support needed).

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The House is in Recess subject to the call of the Chair

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Here’s what happens next after House removed Kevin McCarthy as speaker https://t.co/ZWzEUW53sO pic.twitter.com/uRWRYTmtc7

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