If Speaker Kevin McCarthy is ousted, his immediate successor is currently a secret. Under House rules, McCarthy previously turned over a list of potential temporary successors that would lead the chamber. AdvertisementAdvertisementIf House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is ousted from power, the American people do not currently know who would step in to temporarily lead one of the two houses of Congress. Under House rules, McCarthy was required to turn over to the House clerk a list of members that could temporarily serve as Speaker of the House if he is ousted from power or if the office becomes vacant. The House speaker is also second in line to the presidency, after the vice president.

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Persons: Kevin McCarthy, McCarthy, —, Matt Gatez, Hakeem Jeffries, Joseph Cannon, Josh Huder, Gaetz Organizations: Service, Republican, Government Affairs Institute, Georgetown University, California Republican, Republicans, Democrats Locations: Florida, California