House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to vacate him from the Speaker's office, calling it wrong for the Republican Conference, the institution, and the country. Greene's motion gained support from other representatives and was not privileged initially, but will now need to be considered within two days.

Violation of Hastert Rule in Passing Ukraine Aid Bill

Reps. Donalds and Roy criticized Speaker Johnson for violating the Hastert Rule by passing the $60 billion Ukraine aid bill without majority Republican support. Johnson also broke the rule with a previous $1.2 trillion government funding plan. President Biden is urging the Democrat-controlled Senate to pass the aid package quickly.

Government Funding Plan

Speaker Mike Johnson passed a $1.2 trillion government funding plan despite objections from House Republicans, violating the Hastert Rule. A potential revolt looms against Johnson for future bills.

House Speaker Mike Johnson's Handling of $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to potentially strip the gavel from Speaker Mike Johnson for violating rules in passing a $1.2 trillion spending bill. The motion is not privileged, similar to one used by Rep. Matt Gaetz in 2023 to end Kevin McCarthy's speakership. Johnson violated the Hastert Rule by passing the bill without majority support from House Republicans.