Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Congress

Rep. Sewell comments on Republicans’ decision to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy

This is the first time in U.S. history that a sitting speaker has been voted to be removed.

U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy World Economic Forum

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, R-Alabama, on Tuesday, released the following statement regarding passage of House Republicans’ Motion to Vacate the Chair, removing House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. This is the first time in U.S. history that a sitting speaker has been voted to be removed.

“This is a sad and unprecedented day for America. Government works best when we have two functioning political parties that are willing to put people over politics. What is clear is that House Republicans are divided among themselves and have unleashed chaos, dysfunction, and extremism at every turn.

“My Democratic colleagues and I remain willing to find common ground, but it is up to House Republicans to end this GOP civil war.”

The Alabama Political Reporter is a daily political news site devoted to Alabama politics. We provide accurate, reliable coverage of policy, elections and government.

More from APR

Congress

Her legislation to ensure seniors' access to cutting-edge cancer screenings cleared a key hurdle.

Congress

Sewell welcomed cancer advocates, highlighting legislation to ensure access to cutting-edge early detection screenings for seniors.

Congress

Sewell expressed disappointment that Republicans abandoned the bipartisan tradition of defense funding.

Congress

This legislation would pause impending funding reductions to give Congress and the industry time to develop a better, more sustainable payment system.