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Only 20 members of Congress were willing to stand up because frontline members, even those in districts that Joe Biden won, felt loyalty to Kevin McCarthy. They argued that if someone takes money from lobbyists for years and then turns against them, no one will support them again. They rely on this system to resource their campaigns. Some members fear disrupting the system and prefer calm waters. They oppose anything that creates turbulence. This mindset is prevalent in both the Republican and Democrat conferences, leading to groupthink in the unit party.

Speaker 0 believes a blue tsunami will force Congress to haul Elon Musk and others in front of lawmakers to ask, “what crimes did you commit?” It will get really serious. The same with Trump, because Speaker 0 thinks they commit crimes every day. To reconcile all of this, they argue for hardcore, not integrity Democrats, delivering: “Fuck you, Democrats. Fuck you for fucking over our country. We are serious about this. We are prosecuting. We're gonna uncover every document, every phone call, everything you did. We will be relentless about it.” The mindset they urge Democrats to adopt is driven by the electorate seeking both removal of figures like Trump and accountability. Speaker 1 concurs on accountability, stating there must be a scenario where there is accountability. They reference Fanon, a former MPD police officer who nearly died on January 6, to support the view that it’s about more than Democrats winning back Congress and the White House. Speaker 1 argues for changing the John Roberts Supreme Court decision that gave the president of the United States a blank check, insisting that no man or woman should be above the law, and that Donald Trump should not be above the law. The Democrats should communicate that, if back in power, clinging to the idea that Donald Trump is unaccountable “it's just not gonna work.” This, Speaker 1 says, includes adding seats to the Supreme Court so that immunity’s decision can be overturned and so Donald Trump can be held accountable for his crime.

I am introducing articles of impeachment on Mr. Graves for weaponizing the Department of Justice and refusing to prosecute real criminals in Washington DC. The abuse of power has made DC residents victims. I yield back my time.

We reached an agreement and made some progress, but a tweet disrupted everything. Imagine the next two years if every time Congress makes a decision, it gets undermined by a tweet or by someone without an official role threatening Republican members with primaries. This situation challenges the institution's responsibility, which is grounded in the separation of powers.

I’ve just been informed that I’m being removed from my committees. Last week, I introduced a bill to eliminate sanctuary state protections for pedophiles in California, which the Democrats opposed. They cut off my microphone, and now the speaker of the state assembly has removed me from my committee. However, I see this as a badge of honor. It signifies that I’m doing the right thing by advocating for the people of this state and protecting children from being victimized by illegal immigrants. I’m ready for whatever comes next.

I believe we will be in a stronger position as a result. Some critics said this process was chaotic and should have been done behind closed doors, but I disagree. The American people have been mistreated behind closed doors, so I wanted to voice my complaint on the house floor. Some people said I wasted my first week, but there are days in congress where we only vote on renaming post offices or discussing voting rules. We also have a six-week summer vacation where nothing gets done. Taking four days to establish policies, procedures, and personnel for the Republican team seems like the best use of time.

This situation was avoidable. In January, I warned against repeating past mistakes where Republicans relied on Democrat votes for major spending bills. I supported Speaker McCarthy, helping pass key legislation, but our unity faltered with the Responsibility Act, which lacked significant spending cuts. Despite promises to leverage the debt ceiling for reforms, we ended up with an unlimited increase. The Speaker failed to bring all appropriations bills to the floor on time, leading members to negotiate among themselves. I reluctantly agreed to a compromise to move forward, but when a critical vote failed, it became clear the Speaker was unwilling to fight against Democrats. With national debt soaring and inflation high, we need a leader who will truly fight for fiscal responsibility. Regrettably, I must vote to vacate the chair.

You can lose your job as a public official without being convicted of a crime in our constitutional republic. Impeachment is not punishment, but a way to cleanse and restore honor and integrity to the office.

My colleague from Oklahoma claims that not supporting Kevin McCarthy would cause chaos, but I disagree. Chaos is having $33 trillion in debt and a $2.2 trillion annual deficit. Chaos is not passing single subject spending bills and relying on continuing resolutions and omnibus bills. We need reforms that go beyond McCarthy's time in office, such as open amendments and a clear understanding of the budget. These changes would lead to legislative progress, even if it means sometimes losing or forming unexpected partnerships. The American people expect us to work hard and deliver, something Speaker McCarthy has failed to do. That's why I've called for his removal.

I was removed from my committees for proposing a bill to remove sanctuary state protection for pedophiles in California. The Democrats didn't like it. But I see it as a badge of honor. I'm fighting for the people and children victimized by illegal immigrants. Bring it on. More to come.

While on maternity leave, I learned about inherent contempt of Congress, a power rarely used since the early 1900s. The attorney general defied two subpoenas from House chairmen. If the Department of Justice doesn't act in 10 days, I've filed a motion to bring inherent contempt proceedings against the attorney general. This allows the House to detain the attorney general until he complies with subpoenas. It's a necessary step to restore order in the House.

Mike Johnson, as Speaker of the House, forced Republicans to vote on controversial far-left funding items in an omnibus bill without allowing amendments. He violated party rules and rushed the $1.2 trillion bill to a vote, angering many Republicans. This led to backlash and a motion to remove him from his position. Republicans are frustrated with this behavior and want change.

We just voted for Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. Before that, I expressed my refusal to support the rules package due to concerning language from Nancy Pelosi's Congress. The Democrats had established an office of diversity and inclusion and included gender-inclusive language that removed traditional family terms like father, mother, son, and daughter, replacing them with neutral terms. I demanded changes, and I'm pleased to announce that the language has been revised. The office of diversity and inclusion has been eliminated, and traditional family terms have been restored in the rules. Republicans are committed to upholding traditional family values, and we will ensure that biological men are not allowed in women's private spaces. We'll share the updated language for your review.

A handful of Republicans joined with all Democrats to take down a rule, which is rarely done. Ninety-six percent of House Republicans voted against proxy voting because they believe it's unconstitutional and that it would open a Pandora's box. The rule being struck down means there can be no further action on the floor this week. The House will not be voting on the SAVE Act for election integrity, rogue judges who are attacking President Trump's agenda, or taking down Biden policies with CRA votes. All of that was wiped off the table. They will regroup and come back to address it again.

I don't support Kevin McCarthy as Speaker because he can't be trusted and has caused chaos. The real chaos is the $33 billion debt, $2.2 trillion annual deficit, and the lack of passing single subject spending bills. We've been governed by continuing resolutions and omnibus bills since the mid-90s, which is chaotic. We need reforms like open amendments and understanding the budget. If we had these reforms, there would be times when my conservative colleagues and I would lose, but the American people would see us legislating. Speaker McCarthy hasn't delivered, so I've moved to vacate the chair.

One person can call for a vote to remove Kevin McCarthy, but a majority is needed, which means Democrats would have to vote against him. However, it is unlikely that Democrats will do so because McCarthy made a deal with them. The speaker believes that Democrats will actually support McCarthy to show who really governs and how it happens. The speaker wants to change this system and evaluate bills independently. McCarthy is making a secret deal on Ukraine while trying to get Republicans to vote for a continuing resolution that doesn't include Ukraine. McCarthy has lied to Democrats, Republicans, and the White House, but if they choose to keep him, he belongs to them.

Speaker 0 criticizes Speaker McCarthy for taking credit for the single subject appropriations bills, stating that it was not his original plan. They argue against lumping together departments like Education and Labor with the military and border patrol, calling it chaotic. Speaker 0 claims that they forced the change and warns that if Speaker McCarthy continues, the appropriations process will become a sideshow controlled by lobbyists and special interests. They express frustration with how the American people have been mistreated for decades and vow to fight against it.

Free speech is being attacked. The 25th amendment won't harm me, but it will haunt Joe Biden and his administration. Be cautious about what you desire.

Free speech is being attacked, and I want to mention that the 25th amendment doesn't pose any threat to me. However, it might have consequences for Joe Biden and his administration. Remember the saying, "be careful what you wish for."

Informal conversations have taken place between the Republican and Democratic sides, possibly leading to bipartisan compromise. With Jim Jordan lacking the necessary votes to become speaker, these discussions may intensify. Jim Jordan is seen as a symbol of MAGA extremism and a threat to democracy. However, there are other qualified Republicans who could potentially be the speaker of the house. Jim Jordan is not considered suitable for this role under any circumstances.

Kevin McCarthy's removal is seen as a distraction from important matters by Speaker 1, who wants to focus on banning pronouns and vaccines. Speaker 2 believes McCarthy's removal highlights the weakness and distraction of the Republican Party, and suggests selecting Hakeem Jeffries as Speaker of the House. Speaker 3 emphasizes the choice between American exceptionalism and appeasing Ukraine, while Speaker 4 expresses satisfaction with McCarthy's removal and criticizes his support for election denialism. Senator Leahy is mentioned as someone to watch.

I wanted a podium on the Republican side, but I was sent here instead. Nevertheless, I will make my argument anywhere to bring about change in Washington. Our economy is in trouble, with high inflation burdening American families. Kevin McCarthy, the Speaker of the House, has failed to take a stand. I will defend the right of hardworking Americans to afford a decent life. We need new leadership, single subject spending bills, and transparency in legislation. Let's set a budget and get our act together. It's time for a better speaker.

My amendment to fire Secretary Lloyd Austin using the Holman Rule just passed on the House floor. This is the first time we've used the Holman Rule in years. It's an important tool for Congress to fire federal officials. Secretary Austin deserves to be fired because of his failure in Afghanistan, low military recruitment, and forcing 8,000 troops out for refusing the COVID vaccine. Confidence in his leadership is lost. My amendment reduces his salary to $1. Share the good news!

I will introduce a political reform and anti-corruption resolution tomorrow. It calls for a ban on PAC and lobbyist money, members of Congress trading stock, and members becoming lobbyists. It also includes term limits for Congress and Supreme Court justices, as well as a binding code of ethics for the Supreme Court. Both sides of the American people are frustrated with corruption in Washington, and we need real change. I hope members on both sides will support this resolution.

A tweet has changed everything. Imagine the next two years if every congressional decision is influenced by a tweet from someone without an official role, threatening Republican members with primary challenges. This undermines the institution's responsibility and the separation of powers. Members of Congress should not be swayed by the whims of a president or external pressures.