Johnson has served as speaker of the House for five months. Greene stopped short of forcing a vote to remove him, calling her motion a “warning.”

WASHINGTON — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has filed a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, three sources with knowledge of the move told NBC News, doing so just as the House voted to avoid a government shutdown.

Johnson, R-La., has served as speaker for five months, having taken over for Kevin McCarthy who was ousted from the top job under a similar process.

  • wjrii@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    8 months ago

    I could be wrong, but I think it’s 3. With the Colorado guy quitting (to specifically fuck over Lauren Boebert), they’re at 218-213 I think.

    • dhork@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      8 months ago

      Ken Buck’s last day is today. So tomorrow, they will be at 218-213 with 4 vacancies.

    • MxM111@kbin.social
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      8 months ago

      Soon to be 217-213 (April 19) due to Gallagher announcement today. That will shorten it to 2 defectors to block any measure, but still require 3 to pass.