And that is why this was long in the making. McCarthy already made his mold for everyone to see some time ago. The single congress person ability to raise a 'motion to vacate' the Speaker was made so that McCarthy wouldn't go back on his word. The motion-to-vacate was not ever a done deal if say, even a democrat used it. With Gaetz's motion it faced being tabled, but survived that vote. This is why we are here today as a result of the votes for removing McCarthy surviving.
And that is why this was long in the making. McCarthy already made his mold for everyone to see some time ago. The single congress person ability to raise a 'motion to vacate' the Speaker was made so that McCarthy wouldn't go back on his word. The motion-to-vacate was not ever a done deal if say, even a democrat used it. With Gaetz's motion it faced being tabled, but survived that vote. This is why we are here today as a result of the votes for removing McCarthy surviving.
IMHO, McCarthy brought this down on himself.