Eight House Republicans voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker in a historic vote on October 3, 2023. The vote in the House of Representatives on the motion to vacate was 216-210, with Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz leading the effort. Here are the eight Republicans who voted to oust McCarthy:

• Andy Biggs of Arizona
• Ken Buck of Colorado
• Tim Burchett of Tennessee
• Eli Crane of Arizona
• Matt Gaetz of Florida
• Bob Good of Virginia
• Nancy Mace of South Carolina
• Matt Rosendale of Montana

These Republican lawmakers cited various reasons for their votes, including McCarthys decision to pass a budget continuing resolution, his failure to fulfill promises made to the House GOP, and his inability to keep his word.