Matt Gaetz Makes Move, Files Motion to Vacate Chair

In a move that had been anticipated by many, U.S. House Rep Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has filed a motion to vacate the chair.

Greg Price reported, “BREAKING: Rep. Matt Gaetz has officially filed the Motion to Vacate the Chair against Speaker Kevin McCarthy.”

Price explained, “What happens now?There will be a vote and it can be delayed by leadership for up to 48 hours.”

“If it succeeds, we go back to where we started in January,” Price added

What happens now?

There will be a vote and it can be delayed by leadership for up to 48 hours.

If it succeeds, we go back to where we started in January.

— Greg Price (@greg_price11) October 2, 2023

Gaetz had earlier posted a speech he gave on the House floor to X.

In the post, Gaetz asked, “What was the secret side deal that @SpeakerMcCarthy made with Joe Biden on Ukraine?”

“Members of the Republican Party might vote differently on a motion to vacate if they heard the answer to that question,” Gaetz insisted.

What was the secret side deal that @SpeakerMcCarthy made with Joe Biden on Ukraine?

Members of the Republican Party might vote differently on a motion to vacate if they heard the answer to that question.

Stay tuned. pic.twitter.com/oUXEvI9vMG

— Rep. Matt Gaetz (@RepMattGaetz) October 2, 2023