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politics1 year ago

House GOP Agrees to Tougher Rules for Ousting Speaker

House Republicans have agreed to raise the threshold for a motion to vacate the speaker from one member to nine, making it more difficult to oust a speaker. This change follows the previous ousting of Speaker Kevin McCarthy and aims to stabilize leadership under current Speaker Mike Johnson. The agreement, negotiated by Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris and Main Street Caucus Chairman Dusty Johnson, is intended to unify the party and support the Republican agenda, including President Trump's plans.

via ABC News|
#freedom-caucus#house-republicans#kevin-mccarthy
politics1 year ago

"House GOP Members Push for Speaker's Ouster and Advance Foreign Aid Bills"

Rep. Paul Gosar becomes the third House GOP member to support the effort to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from his position, joining Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie. The move comes amid dissatisfaction with Johnson's handling of foreign aid bills and reliance on Democrats to advance legislation. Johnson has faced pressure from conservative lawmakers, with some expressing frustration and even considering supporting efforts to remove him. Despite lobbying from members to raise the threshold required to trigger the procedure to oust the speaker, Johnson has stated that he will not change the procedure for removing him from the speakership.

via CNN|
#house-gop#mike-johnson#motion-to-vacate
politics1 year ago

"Republican Push to Oust Speaker Johnson Over $95B Foreign Aid Plan Gains Momentum"

A third House Republican, Rep. Paul Gosar, has joined the effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson over his $95 billion foreign aid plan, criticizing the lack of focus on U.S. border security and the allocation of funds to Ukraine. Gosar supports a motion to vacate filed by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, with Rep. Thomas Massie also backing the resolution. Johnson's plan faced opposition from conservative members of his party, particularly regarding aid to Ukraine and Israel, and the decision to combine four bills into one package. Despite the pushback, the plan advanced with more Democratic than Republican support.

via Fox News|
#foreign-aid#house-republicans#motion-to-vacate
politics1 year ago

"House GOP Urges Swift Rule Change for Vacating Speaker; Dems Open to Aid Plan Collaboration"

GOP members are urging Speaker Mike Johnson to change the rules regarding the motion to vacate the chair, aiming to make it harder for any single member to trigger the procedure to oust the speaker. This move is seen as crucial as Johnson needs to pass foreign aid bills and retain his position without relying on Democrats. Democrats are divided on whether to support such changes, with some emphasizing the need for bipartisan cooperation in delivering critical aid to Ukraine, while others argue that Republicans should pass their own rules. The House Rules Committee is set to consider the foreign aid bills, and the outcome will depend on Democratic support.

via CNN|
#foreign-aid-bills#gop#house-rules-committee
politics1 year ago

"Kevin McCarthy Confident Republicans Won't Oust Speaker Again, Praises Leadership"

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy predicts that House Republicans won't attempt to oust their current speaker, Mike Johnson, during this session of Congress. McCarthy believes that Johnson is doing the best job he can and that the Democrats would not go along with such a move. The last time Republicans attempted to oust a speaker, McCarthy was removed from his position, leading to a period of paralysis in the lower chamber. Despite his ouster, McCarthy has maintained close ties with former President Donald Trump and has not ruled out serving in a second Trump administration.

via New York Post |
#house-republicans#kevin-mccarthy#marjorie-taylor-greene
politics1 year ago

"Kevin McCarthy Urges Against Fear of Motion to Vacate"

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy downplays the possibility of a motion to vacate the current House Speaker, Mike Johnson, stating that he doesn't believe it will happen and that Democrats won't go along with it. This comes after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to vacate, expressing dissatisfaction with Johnson's handling of a spending package. McCarthy urges the House to focus on governing and move forward, despite the challenges faced by the Republican conference.

via CBS News|
#government-funding#house-republicans#house-speaker
politics1 year ago

"Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Discusses Key Issues on "Face the Nation""

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy advises the current House Speaker not to fear a motion to vacate, attributing recent Republican departures to caucus chaos and emphasizing the need to prioritize the country's interests. McCarthy also discusses Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to oust the Speaker, criticizes the handling of national security issues, and addresses allegations against Matt Gaetz. He expresses confidence in the Republican majority's ability to govern effectively and hints at a potential return to government in a Trump administration.

via CBS News|
#house-speaker#kevin-mccarthy#motion-to-vacate
politics1 year ago

"Kinzinger Urges Johnson to Strike Ukraine Deal for Speakership Survival"

Rep. Adam Kinzinger suggested that Speaker Mike Johnson should consider putting the Senate foreign aid bill for Ukraine on the floor in exchange for Democratic votes to save his Speakership, as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust Johnson over his support for a bipartisan spending deal. Johnson had refused to consider the aid package due to its lack of stringent U.S.-Mexico border provisions.

via The Hill|
#adam-kinzinger#mike-johnson#motion-to-vacate
politics1 year ago

"Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Motion to Oust House Speaker Johnson Over Spending Bill"

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson after lawmakers approved a $1.2 trillion spending package, which she opposed. Greene accused Johnson of handing over negotiating power to Democrats and breaking a conference rule. The motion, known as a motion to vacate, could lead to a vote to remove Johnson from his position. However, it's uncertain whether House Republicans have the appetite for another attempt to boot the speaker, and some Democrats have indicated they would help rescue Johnson if the lower chamber voted to remove him from power.

via CBS News|
#government-funding-bill#house-speaker-mike-johnson#motion-to-vacate
politics1 year ago

"Speaker Johnson Foresees Changes to Motion to Vacate Rules in Next Congress Amid House Republican Infighting"

Speaker Mike Johnson predicts that there will likely be a change to the motion to vacate in the next Congress, following the ousting of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The current rule allows a single member to bring a motion to vacate against the Speaker, which led to McCarthy's removal. Johnson's prediction comes amid heat from the right flank of the party regarding his handling of spending issues, with some members considering a motion to vacate if certain actions are taken.

via The Hill|
#house-gop#motion-to-vacate#politics
politics2 years ago

"Conservative Revolt Threatens Speaker Johnson's Spending Deal"

Conservative outrage over the spending deal negotiated by Speaker Mike Johnson has fueled speculation about the possibility of a motion to vacate, similar to what happened to his predecessor, Kevin McCarthy. Some Republicans are considering forcing a vote to remove Johnson due to dissatisfaction with the spending deal, but others believe it's premature. Johnson argues that the deal is the best possible outcome given the divided government. While some Republicans criticize Johnson openly, Democrats are divided on whether they would support his removal, with some suggesting they would if he worked with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on legislation.

via The Hill|
#house-majority-leader#motion-to-vacate#politics
legal2 years ago

Derek Chauvin Continues Fight to Overturn Federal Conviction in George Floyd's Killing

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin has filed a motion to vacate his federal conviction in the death of George Floyd, stating that he wouldn't have pleaded guilty if he had known about the theories of a pathologist who doesn't believe Chauvin's actions caused Floyd's death. Chauvin was sentenced to 21 years on federal charges in July 2022 after a plea deal. The motion argues that if Chauvin had been provided with certain evidence prior to his guilty plea, he would have insisted on going to trial.

via CBS Minnesota|
#derek-chauvin#federal-conviction#george-floyd
politics2 years ago

"House GOP's Rule Change Proposal Targets McCarthy's Downfall and Election Lies"

House Republican Rep. Max Miller has introduced a resolution to change the threshold required to bring a vote of no confidence in the House speaker, known as a motion to vacate the chair. The resolution would require the support of at least 112 members from either the majority or minority party to force a no-confidence vote. This comes after Rep. Kevin McCarthy was forced out of the role earlier this month in a historic vote, where he relied heavily on House Democrats' votes to temporarily avert a government shutdown.

via CBS News|
#house-republican#house-speaker#kevin-mccarthy
politics2 years ago

"House Speaker Mike Johnson's Bold Approach to Governance and Climate Change Divide"

Republican House speaker Mike Johnson is open to changing the rules regarding the removal of the speaker, allowing any member to introduce a "motion to vacate" followed by a majority floor vote. Johnson acknowledges that the current rule, which led to the removal of Kevin McCarthy, makes it difficult for any speaker to do their job. He aims to decentralize political power from the speaker to the committees and lead in a more transparent manner. Johnson's priority is to empower the committees and ensure regular order to avoid the need for a motion to vacate.

via The Guardian US|
#house-speaker#mike-johnson#motion-to-vacate