House Democrats have successfully blocked an attempt by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to oust Speaker Mike Johnson. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Minority Whip Katherine Clark, and caucus chair Pete Aguilar have all committed to blocking any motion to vacate the Republican leader.
Johnson expressed surprise at the announcement, stating that he had not made any deals with Democrats. Greene had called on Johnson to resign and change his party affiliation, sparking a heated debate within the House.
Greene, along with Reps. Massie and Gosar, had signed onto a motion to vacate Johnson after he supported military and humanitarian aid funding. This move led to Greene being dubbed “Moscow Marjorie” in connection to the row over Ukraine military funding.
Despite the controversy, House Freedom Caucus chairman Bob Good has registered his support for Johnson’s replacement in the next Congress. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has come to Johnson’s defense since the foreign aid legislation passed.
Interestingly, even critics of former Speaker McCarthy, who was removed in October, declined to support Greene’s motion to vacate Johnson. The political tension within the House continues to escalate as both parties navigate their roles in shaping the future of congressional leadership.
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