Andrew RT Davies has survived as Welsh Conservative leader in the Senedd after he narrowly won a vote of confidence of Tory politicians.
But BBC Wales understands the Senedd Tory group was split, with nine including Davies voting for backing his leadership, versus seven against.
The vote was called after some of his Senedd members raised concerns with him last week.
He has been under pressure since the summer amid controversies connected to his social media presence, and the direction of the party.
The vote took place in a meeting room on the Senedd estate on Tuesday morning.
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