Who were the 8 GOP members who voted to oust McCarthy?

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US Republican Representative from California Kevin McCarthy walks from the House Chamber after he was ousted as Speaker at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on October 3, 2023.

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Kevin McCarthy won't run for speaker again after unprecedented ouster

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Newly elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy holds the gavel
Kevin McCarthy holds the gavel

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Republicans have temporarily played themselves out of the presidential line of succession after McCarthy's historic ouster

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The Speaker of the House's chair sits empty
The Speaker of the House's chair was empty in January during the multiple rounds of voting.

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Once a secret, the temporary House speaker is Rep. Patrick McHenry

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The Speaker of the House's chair sits empty
The Speaker of the House's chair was empty in January during the multiple rounds of voting.

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House votes to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker, throwing the chamber back into chaos

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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy presiding over the chamber on May 11, 2023.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy presiding over the chamber on May 11, 2023.

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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy planted the seeds of his own downfall in his January 2023 concessions

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U.S. House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) rubs his face during the fourth day of elections for Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 06, 2023 in Washington, DC.
U.S. House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) rubs his face during the fourth day of elections for Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 06, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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Trump trial: Judge in New York fraud trial issued a gag order after Trump repeatedly attacked his clerk

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media after exiting the courtroom for a lunch recess during the first day of his civil fraud trial in New York.

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The House just took one step closer to firing Kevin McCarthy

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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy at a press conference on Capitol Hill on September 30, 2023.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy at a press conference on Capitol Hill on September 30, 2023.

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After skipping the first two, Trump's campaign calls on the RNC to cancel 'all future debates'

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Former President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he arrives at New York State Supreme court for the second day of the civil fraud trial against him on October 3, 2023 in New York City.

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8 of the best Halloween costumes worn by presidents and first families

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President Clinton and Hillary Clinton in costume with guests at a the First Lady's birthday party and Halloween celebration at the White House. The President and First Lady are dressed as President James Madison and Dolley Madison in 18th century style wigs and attire.
President Bill Clinton and first lady Hillary Clinton as President James Madison and first lady Dolley Madison in 1993.

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