Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, representative of the 20th District of California, has officially resigned from Congress, effective December 31, 2023. The announcement came as the House was departing for the holidays, marking essentially his last day in the office. McCarthy was honored by his colleagues, who gave speeches in his tribute. Representative Patrick McHenry referred to him as a 'political mastermind.' In his farewell speech, McCarthy encouraged his colleagues to not fear losing their jobs over their beliefs if they think their philosophy brings more freedom. He expressed satisfaction with his accomplishments during his tenure, stating, 'There’s so much that we’ve been able to accomplish in a short amount of time.'
Kevin McCarthy officially submits his resignation from Congress. https://t.co/5MJZMxwNpI
Former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has just formally resigned from Congress.
🔸 Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy has resigned from Congress effective Dec. 31.
“I hereby submit my resignation, effective on December 31, 2023, as United States Representative of the 20th District of California.” — Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) resignation letter is read aloud to the House. https://t.co/0vslcWkqj0
JUST IN — Kevin McCarthy has officially resigned from Congress, effective New Year's Eve (December 31). https://t.co/nHEFipZjxx
NEW -- Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy has resigned from Congress effective Dec. 31.
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Kevin McCarthy going off now that he's not a Congressman. https://t.co/XsdNUwSLr0
What is Kevin McCarthy doing? https://t.co/CCLsbl0nLX
Kevin McCarthy gives farewell speech to Congress https://t.co/T3Mf76heQ9
McCarthy bids Congress farewell. https://t.co/6PRbvCzj7l
McCarthy bids farewell to Congress. https://t.co/4KqBuWCzoE
McCarthy says farewell to Congress: "There’s so much that we’ve been able to accomplish in a short amount of time." https://t.co/Khsss3zqmU
“Do not be fearful if you believe your philosophy brings people more freedom … that you could lose your job over it … Do it anyways. I would do it all again.” — Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) gives a farewell speech ahead of his resignation at the end of the year https://t.co/M34FNgPWXD
With former Speaker Kevin McCarthy resigning end of year & the House departing for the holidays, it’s essentially his last day — & members are giving speeches in his honor. Rep. Patrick McHenry called him a “political mastermind.” Lots of California delegation members speaking https://t.co/J0SXlvMnaq
A) The House informally bid farewell to former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) today. He is resigning effective at the end of the year. Today is likely the last day the House is in session for legislative business this year.