What did Kevin McCarthy predict about elections in October 2023?
Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the U.S. House (R-CA) ·
Yes, I'll survive. You know this is personal with Matt.
Ousted 216-210 two days later
McCarthy said he would survive the move to oust him as Speaker. Two days later the House removed him, 216 to 210.
On Oct. 3, 2023, the House adopted H.Res. 757 declaring the office of Speaker vacant, by 216 to 210, removing McCarthy (Office of the Clerk, Roll Call 519).
Prediction vs. outcome · Elections
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- Interview with Margaret Brennan on CBS's Face the Nation, after Rep. Matt Gaetz announced he would move to oust him.