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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

"Trump and Johnson's Mar-a-Lago Meeting: Alliance, Falsehoods, and Voting Analysis"

House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to meet with former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago amid a threat to his speakership led by GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Johnson's visit comes as he faces pressure to call a vote on approving more aid for Ukraine, which Greene strongly opposes. The two are expected to discuss "election integrity," with Johnson hinting at potential legislation to ensure only American citizens can vote in federal elections. Meanwhile, Greene has not specified when she might force a vote on Johnson's removal, and the Biden campaign has criticized the meeting as a move to help Trump's "campaign of revenge and retribution."

via CBS News|
#donald-trump#election-integrity#mar-a-lago
politics1 year ago

"Trump and Johnson's Mar-a-Lago Meeting Amid Speaker Threats and Election Updates"

Speaker Mike Johnson is emphasizing his ties to former President Donald Trump as he faces the threat of a vote to strip him of the speaker’s gavel. Johnson and Trump are set to appear together at Mar-a-Lago to discuss "election integrity." Johnson's decision to hold an event with Trump provides an opportunity for him to seek political cover as he faces intense pressure from his right flank over various policy issues. The potential influence of Trump in the House GOP infighting has the potential to be a powerful force in the fight over the speakership, as GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene dangles the possibility of forcing a vote to oust him.

via CNN|
#donald-trump#house-gop#marjorie-taylor-greene
politics1 year ago

"Marjorie Taylor Greene's Ouster Threat to Speaker Johnson Intensifies"

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has renewed her threat to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from House leadership, accusing him of working with Democrats and failing to follow governing rules. Greene filed a motion to remove Johnson last month but has not brought it to a vote. Despite her efforts, members of both parties have shown little interest in ousting Johnson, with no Republicans publicly backing the effort. Greene has warned that more Republicans may support the ouster if Johnson continues to collaborate with Democrats on funding bills.

via The Washington Post|
#house-gop#marjorie-taylor-greene#mike-johnson
politics2 years ago

"Mike Johnson Emerges as GOP's New Speaker Nominee Amid Leadership Crisis"

Rep. Mike Johnson is set to take his fight for the speakership to the House floor amid uncertainty over whether he can secure the 217 votes needed to win the gavel. After a chaotic day that saw multiple nominees drop out, Johnson secured the nomination for the speakership. However, the GOP conference remains under pressure as the House remains paralyzed without a speaker, and it is unclear whether any candidate can win the gavel in the aftermath of Kevin McCarthy's ouster. Johnson can only afford to lose four votes on the floor, creating uncertainty over his chances.

via CNN|
#gop-leadership-crisis#house-floor#house-republicans
politics2 years ago

Jordan's Failed Speakership Bid Sparks Calls for Unity and Reflection

Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan calls for unity among colleagues after failing to secure enough votes for the Speakership. Jordan received 200 votes on the first ballot, falling short of the necessary 217 votes. A second Speakership vote is scheduled for Wednesday morning. Despite losing 20 GOP votes, Jordan remains confident and is determined to continue seeking support. The House has been without a Speaker for two weeks after eight Republicans joined Democrats in ousting former Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

via The Hill|
#jim-jordan#kevin-mccarthy#politics