Vote to Remove Speaker of the House

Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie moved to force a vote to remove Speaker Mike Johnson, citing his failure to uphold promises and work with Democrats. The motion was voted down by a majority of Democrats.

Political Drama in the House of Representatives

Conservative lawmakers Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie press Speaker Mike Johnson to resign, claiming he is compromised and forming a coalition government with Democrats. Johnson insists on advancing conservative policies despite working with a small majority.

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.

House Speaker Mike Johnson facing motion to vacate

Speaker Mike Johnson faces a motion to vacate by Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie, accusing him of betrayals on government funding, surveillance, and Ukraine. Greene believes a continued Johnson speakership would hurt Republicans and Trump's agenda. The vote is expected to happen soon, with other Republicans joining the effort.

House Republican Leadership Crisis

Sen. Rand Paul supports Rep. Thomas Massie's call for Speaker Mike Johnson to resign due to leadership failures in House Republicans

Political Dynamics within the Republican Party

Former President Trump appears to soften his support for Speaker Mike Johnson as conservatives move to remove him. Johnson faces criticism for his foreign aid framework that neglects border security, sparking rancor within the House Republican Conference.