The Early Ringleaders

Bob Good of Virginia Won Office in 2020 After Gop Voters Ousted the Republican Incumbent, Denver Riggleman, Who Had Angered Social Conservatives by Officiating a Gay Marriage. Riggleman Subsequently Went to Work as a Senior Staff Member on the House Committee Investigating the Jan. 6 Insurrection at the Capitol and Wrote a Book About It.

Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mo.

Matt Rosendale of Montana Is Entering His Second Term in the House and Says His Constituents Are Lobbying Him to Change the Leadership in Congress. He Has Backed Former President Donald Trump’s False Statements About Fraud in the 2020 Election and Recently Voted Against U. S. Support for Ukraine in Its War Against Russia, Citing What He Said Are More Pressing Security Needs Along the Southern Border.

Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz.

Andy Biggs of Arizona Not Only Challenged Mccarthy in an Initial, Internal Gop Vote for House Speaker, but He Was Also a Nominee Himself in the First Round of Voting Tuesday. He Gained Only 10 Votes.

Scott Perry of Pennsylvania Was One of the Other Republicans Who Got a Subpoena from the Jan. 6 Investigative Panel and Was Referred to the Ethics Committee When He Declined to Answer the Committee’s Questions. the Panel Was Investigating Meetings Some Lawmakers, Including Perry, Had with the White House as Trump and His Aides Conspired over How to Overturn His Defeat.

Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa.

Scott Perry of Pennsylvania Was One of the Other Republicans Who Got a Subpoena from the Jan. 6 Investigative Panel and Was Referred to the Ethics Committee When He Declined to Answer the Committee’s Questions. the Panel Was Investigating Meetings Some Lawmakers, Including Perry, Had with the White House as Trump and His Aides Conspired over How to Overturn His Defeat.

Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo.

Lauren Boebert of Colorado Is a Conservative Firebrand Whose Combative Style Has Helped Define the New Right. the One-Time Owner of a Gun-Themed Restaurant Relishes Fights on Social Media. She Noted That “Her Favorite President, ” a Reference to Trump, Has Called on the Anti-Mccarthy Holdouts to “Knock This Off, ” but Suggested an Alternative.

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla.

Matt Gaetz of Florida Is a Close Ally of Trump Who Broke with Him Early When It Comes to Mccarthy. the House Ethics Committee Announced an Investigation into Gaetz in April as Federal Prosecutors Probed Sex Trafficking Allegations Against Him. Gaetz Has Vehemently Denied Any Wrongdoing.

‘This Is Not Personal’

Chip Roy of Texas Once Served as Sen. Ted Cruz’s Chief of Staff Before Winning Election to the House. He Has Been Nominating Alternative Candidates for Speaker Such as Jim Jordan of Ohio and Byron Donalds of Florida.

Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas

Chip Roy of Texas Once Served as Sen. Ted Cruz’s Chief of Staff Before Winning Election to the House. He Has Been Nominating Alternative Candidates for Speaker Such as Jim Jordan of Ohio and Byron Donalds of Florida.

Who Are the House Republicans Voting Against Kevin Mccarthy for Speaker?

By Marcus Vance

• Oct 8, 2026 • 6 min read

Who Are the House Republicans Voting Against Kevin Mccarthy for Speaker?

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

Washington (Ap) — the Republicans Opposing Rep. Kevin Mccarthy’s Bid to Become the Next House Speaker Generally Have Made Their Mark as Part of the Gop’s Ultra-Conservative Wing, Eager to Pick a Fight with Leaders from Both Parties and Rarely Finding Major Bipartisan Bills to Be a Good Thing.

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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