Broken promises were a top reason given by the handful of hardline conservatives for their votes that booted Rep. Kevin McCarthy from his role as speaker.
Broken promises were a top reason given by the handful of hardline conservatives for their votes that booted Rep. Kevin McCarthy from his role as speaker.
But some also said Mr. McCarthy, California Republican, didn’t know how to treat his colleagues.
Eight GOP lawmakers voted with House Democrats to remove Mr. McCarthy from office, including Reps. Matt Gaetz of Florida, Eli Crane of Arizona, Tim Burchett of Tennessee, Nancy Mace of South Carolina, Andy Biggs of Arizona, Ken Buck of Colorado, Bob Good of Virginia and Matt Rosendale of Montana.
For Mr. Burchett, the reason for ousting Mr.
