Rep. Jill Tokuda Votes to Oust Kevin McCarthy From the Speakership
October 05, 2023
October 05, 2023
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following statement on Oct. 3, 2023:
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Today, Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted yes on the Resolution to Declare the Office of the Speaker Vacant (also known as the Motion to Vacate), thereby removing Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Tokuda's statement is as follows:
"Since the beginning of his Speakership, Kevin McCarthy has been more concerned abou . . .
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Today, Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted yes on the Resolution to Declare the Office of the Speaker Vacant (also known as the Motion to Vacate), thereby removing Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Tokuda's statement is as follows:
"Since the beginning of his Speakership, Kevin McCarthy has been more concerned abou . . .