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Kevin McCarthy
Walks to his former office and to leave as speaker of the house.
Kevin McCarthy served as House speaker for 269 days before being removed by a majority vote on Today
The tenure began on January 7, 2023, and lasted until today – the second-shortest for a speaker in the country's history.Â
The record for the shortest term is held by Rep. Michael C. Kerr of Indiana, who served as speaker for 257 days.
Kerr died in office of consumption on August 19, 1876.
Kevin McCarthy served for 269 days. 2+6+9=17.