Rep. Thomas Massie told Speaker Mike Johnson that he would cosponsor Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s motion to vacate the chair after a spending bill was pushed through against the objections of House Republicans. The motion is not privileged, but could trigger a vote at any time.
Key Points
Rep. Massie cosponsors Rep. Greene's motion to vacate the chair
Speaker Johnson accused of pushing through spending bill against objections
Motion to vacate may lead to a vote at any time
Johnson faces choice between walking back on funding Ukraine or risk removal
Pros
Rep. Massie taking a stand against the Speaker's actions
Potential for a new Speaker to be chosen without a gap
Cons
Internal conflict within the House Republican party
Uncertainty and tension surrounding Speaker's position