Former Speaker of the US House of Representatives (2023) — Republican Majority Leader (2014–23) — California Republican — who was removed as Speaker after 9 months by a motion to vacate led by Matt Gaetz, becoming the first Speaker removed in American history.
Demonstrates the fragility of the Republican House majority under factional pressure — McCarthy's speakership failure (9 months, then removal) illustrated how a narrow majority combined with hardline members willing to threaten dysfunction can paralyze legislative leadership.
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