Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House.

“Today’s vote to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House is an unprecedented action that showcases the dysfunction and infighting within the House Republican Caucus,” said Representative Bera. “As Members of Congress, we have been entrusted with the responsibility to do what is best for the American people through bipartisanship and compromise. However, instead of working on critical issues facing our country, including a delayed government shutdown, extreme Republicans in Congress have taken historic steps that could bring the People’s House to a screeching halt. This is a reckless and irresponsible use of both time and government resources while there is serious work to do for the American people.”

Rep. Kevin McCarthy became Speaker of the House in January a historic 15 rounds of voting.

On September 30th, the House of Representatives voted to pass a continuing resolution with the support of more Democrats than Republicans which was quickly passed by the Senate and signed by the President. The new deadline to fund the government is November 17th.