Mr. McCarthy is ready to return as Speaker of the US House of Representatives.

Congressman Kevin McCarthy has left open the possibility of returning to the Speaker's seat if supported, just a week after he was ousted.

Kevin McCarthy, who was ousted as Speaker of the House of Representatives last week, said on October 9 that he was ready to return to his post if he had enough support from Republicans. "I will do whatever the Republicans ask. We need strength and unity," he said.

Republicans who control the US House of Representatives are facing pressure to choose a speaker after Israel declared war on the Hamas militant group that controls the Gaza Strip. Washington's aid to Tel Aviv cannot be approved until the US House has a new leader.

Congressman Kevin McCarthy speaks to the press in Washington on October 3. Photo: Reuters

Representative Steve Scalise, the number two Republican in the House, and conservative leader Jim Jordan are campaigning to succeed Mr McCarthy. However, neither has secured enough support to become the next Speaker.

Kevin McCarthy was removed from his position as Speaker of the House of Representatives after a vote on October 3, when eight far-right Republicans joined all Democrats in the House of Representatives to oppose him. Congressman Patrick McHenry was appointed as interim House leader while the Republicans searched for a replacement for the position.

Republicans plan to meet on October 10 to choose a successor to Senator McCarthy, with a vote expected on October 11.

The Speaker of the House is a powerful position that can decide the success or failure of the US President's agenda, as well as maintain the effective operation of the legislative body. This seat in US history has always belonged to the majority party in the House of Representatives.

The Speaker of the House interprets legislative action to officials and the American public, and oversees the work of committees. He or she manages the House of Representatives, steering debate in a way that favors his or her party’s priorities. The Speaker oversees everything from audits to procurement to appointments within the agency.

The last two House speakers have also opened impeachment investigations into sitting US presidents.

To be elected Speaker of the House, a candidate must receive the support of more than a majority of the members of the House. The Republican Party currently holds a majority in the House of Representatives with 221 seats, while the Democratic Party controls 212 seats.

Vu Anh (According to Reuters )

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