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As many of you know, a vote was taken on Monday to oust Rep. Kevin McCarthy as the Speaker of the House of Representatives. This procedure is known as a "Motion to Vacate."

If you've seen some of my recent interviews and social media posts, you know I’ve been PROFOUNDLY disappointed in several key elements of Mr. McCarthy’s performance as House Speaker. Despite that, I did not believe this was the appropriate time to remove him from that role, as our undivided attention must now be on safely reducing spending in these remaining appropriations bills, as I discussed above.

While I voted against removing the Speaker, that effort was nevertheless successful. The House majority will need to decide who will be the next Speaker. I’m certainly willing to finding common ground on the Speaker, but I remain firmly committed to holding the line on fiscal responsibility, border security, and the ongoing fight against liberal overreach by this President and his administration.