House of Representatives Drama

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Democrats ensured Speaker Mike Johnson remains in his position despite a motion to vacate him by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Majority Leader Steve Scalise immediately moved to table the motion, resulting in a final vote tally of 359-43. Eleven GOP members, including Rep. Thomas Massie, voted against tabling the motion.

Key Points

  • Democrats saved Speaker Mike Johnson from being ousted
  • Majority Leader Steve Scalise moved to table the motion immediately
  • Eleven GOP members voted against tabling the motion

Pros

  • Democrats successfully kept Speaker Mike Johnson in his position
  • Efforts to oust Johnson were blocked by a vote of 359-43

Cons

  • Republicans, including some GOP members, were divided on the issue