Rep. Burchett: ‘Condescending’ phone call swayed vote on McCarthy

  • Rep. Kevin McCarthy first ousted House speaker in history
  • Rep. Tim Burchett is one of 8 Republicans who voted for removal
  • Burchett says McCarthy belittled him in a phone call prior to the vote

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