FreedomWorks, a self-described grassroots advocacy group, rejected the effort after a handful of hardline conservatives came out in support of a motion to oust McCarthy from his leadership position, arguing House Republicans should instead focus on passing its appropriations bills before the Nov. 17 deadline.
During a closed-door meeting on Thursday, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) offered his most pointed challenge yet to conservatives threatening to oust him as speaker, daring them to do it.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) said he is not worried about losing the speaker’s gavel as at least one conservative Republican is making veiled threats to bring a motion to vacate.