The U.S. House of Representatives has removed Kevin McCarthy from the post of speaker of the lower house of Congress, BBC reports.
The result was obtained after a tense but lengthy roll call, during which each member was required to enter their choice into the record.
About 216 members, including eight Republicans, voted to remove the California congressman from the speaker’s chair.
Another 210 representatives, all Republicans, voted to retain McCarthy.
This is a huge victory for the rebellious faction of right-wing Republicans led by Matt Gaetz of Florida.
