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Congressional Democrats appear ready to save Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) from a motion to vacate if one is triggered, according to a report.
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The House passed a four-bill $95 billion foreign aid package over the weekend that includes $60 billion in additional aid for Ukraine. The bill could cost House Speaker Mike Johnson his job.
The aid package passed in a 311-112 vote with the unanimous support of Democrats and 101 Republicans voting in favor of the bill.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., threatened to introduce a motion to remove Johnson, R-La., from his position as speaker if he brought the funding for Ukraine to the House floor for a vote.
“I think she’s looking at the totality of what’s come across the floor over the past few months, and she is expressing extreme disappointment with that,” Ryan Walker, executive vice president of Heritage Action for America, says of Greene. (The Daily Signal is the news outlet of The Heritage Foundation, of which Heritage Action is the grassroots arm.)
Greene left Washington at the end of last week without introducing the motion to vacate the speaker but said during an interview Sunday on Fox News that she still planned to try to oust Johnson.
“Mike Johnson’s speakership is over,” Greene said on “Sunday Morning Futures,” adding, “He needs to do the right thing—to resign and allow us to move forward in a controlled process. If he doesn’t do so, he will be vacated.”
Less than one year after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted from the role, Capitol Hill is bracing for the potential of another speakership battle when Congress returns to Washington next week.
Walker joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to explain the reason for the sharp divide in Congress over the foreign aid package and the likelihood Johnson will face removal as speaker. Walker also explains where Congress is getting the money to send to Ukraine.
Listen to the podcast below:
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Speaker Mike Johnson is considering granting free-spending establishment Republicans and Democrats one of the top items on their wish list.
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During an appearance on FNC's "Sunday Morning Futures," Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) declared House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-LA) speakership over on the heels of the passage of a package of foreign aid bills for Israel, Taiwan and Ukraine.
The post Marjorie Taylor Greene: ‘This Is a Speakership that Is Completely over With’ appeared first on Breitbart.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) celebrated Democrats seizing the House by unprecedentedly relying on the opposition party to force President Joe Biden's priority of Ukraine border defense funds toward a full House vote on Saturday.
The post Speaker Mike Johnson Celebrates Democrats Seizing House: ‘We’re Happy’ appeared first on Breitbart.
Former Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) said Monday on CNN's "OutFront" that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is "mouthing" Russian propaganda, which hurts the foreign policy of the United States.
The post Ken Buck: MTG Mouthing Russian Propaganda Is ‘Hurting American Foreign Policy’ appeared first on Breitbart.
Former Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) said Monday on CNN's "OutFront" that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) had "backbone" for advancing foreign aid funding in separate bills, which did not include border security funding as many in his caucus preferred.
The post Buck: Speaker Johnson Has ‘Backbone,’ He Is on the Right Side of History appeared first on Breitbart.
Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) said he would be "open" to backing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-GA) motion to vacate if she makes it privileged.
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Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) on Friday said that Rep. Matt Gaetz's (R-FL) move to oust then-Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has turned the House into a "Lord of the Flies"-type situation.
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A third House Republican has announced he will co-sponsor a motion to vacate introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., that, if passed, would end Mike Johnson’s tenure as House speaker after fewer than six months.
If all 213 House Democrats vote in support of the motion to remove Johnson, R-La., as speaker, only three Republicans would need to cross over for the motion to carry, 216-215, once Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., resigns, as he plans to do imminently.
Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., announced that he would join the Georgia Republican’s effort to oust Johnson, saying in a written statement:
[R]ather than spending the resources to secure our southern border and combating the invasion of 11 million illegals and despite repeated promises there would be no additional money going to Ukraine without first securing our border, the United States House of Representatives, under the direction of the speaker, is on the verge of sending another $61 billion to further draw America into an endless and purposeless war in Ukraine.
“Our border cannot be an afterthought,” Gosar added. “We need a speaker who puts America first rather than bending to the reckless demands of the warmongers, neocons, and the military-industrial complex making billions from a costly and endless war half a world away.”
My statement joining .@RepThomasMassie on cosponsoring .@RepMTG Motion to Vacate:
— Rep. Paul Gosar, DDS (@RepGosar) April 19, 2024
Gosar Statement on Supporting the Motion to Vacate the Speaker
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after cosponsoring H.Res. 1103,…
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., announced earlier this week he supports Greene’s motion to vacate.
Gosar’s decision comes as Johnson relied on House Democrats’ votes to pass a series of foreign aid bills opposed by many conservative Republicans.
Johnson brushed off the threat of Greene’s motion to vacate Wednesday, saying: “I am not resigning. And it is in my view an absurd notion that someone would bring a vacate motion when we are simply here trying to do our jobs.”
Johnson became House speaker in October after the ouster from the post of his predecessor, former Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., by a motion to vacate. The Kentucky Republican has faced increasing pressure from conservatives in the House.
Johnson continues to have the support of former President Donald Trump, who said Johnson is doing a “very good job” when the two appeared together April 12 at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home in Florida.
“I stand with the speaker,” Trump said.
Johnson was elected House speaker with the votes of 220 Republicans. His predecessor, McCarthy, was removed as speaker after eight Republicans and all Democrats voted against him.
Since Johnson became speaker, McCarthy and Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., have resigned and left Congress. Former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., was expelled in a House vote, and Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., plans to resign soon.
When Gallagher leaves office, that will leave 217 Republicans and 213 Democrats, a razor-thin Republican majority.
Jarrett Stepman contributed to this report.
This article has been corrected to reflect which state Johnson represents.
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Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) announced he would join Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-GA) motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA).
The post Paul Gosar Is Third Republican to Join Motion to Vacate Speaker Mike Johnson appeared first on Breitbart.
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday reminded globalists on Capitol Hill pushing foreign aid that no one speaks for him but himself.
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The House Freedom Caucus said that the path toward securing the border goes through killing Speaker Mike Johnson's foreign aid package.
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Rep. Thomas Massie said Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is preparing to pass a rule for the foreign aid package using Democrats.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) introduced an amendment to a supplemental funding bill for Ukraine that would require members of Congress who vote "in favor" to enlist in the Ukrainian military.
The post Marjorie Taylor Greene Introduces Amendment to Ukraine Supplemental Bill: Members Who Vote ‘in Favor’ Required to Join Ukrainian Military appeared first on Breitbart.
The bills in the House's foreign aid package, which will be up for a vote Saturday, would appropriate a combined $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific, with a lion's share of $60.84 billion for Ukraine.
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Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) had kind words for far-left CNN host Jake Tapper Wednesday after the cameras appeared to turn dark.
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Sen. Rand Paul blessed Rep. Thomas Massie's move to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, saying that Republicans need someone with "courage."
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Rep. Thomas Massie told Sirius XM’s Breitbart News Daily on Wednesday that Speaker Mike Johnson "is not equipped" for the speakership.
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Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday backed off support for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) as conservatives have moved to remove him.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) told Breitbart News exclusively that she is prepared to force House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) out of his position with a vote to vacate the chair if the Speaker does not willingly resign the position.
The post Exclusive – MTG on Mike Johnson Speakership: ‘It’s Over – He’s Just the Only One Who Hasn’t Acknowledged It’ appeared first on Breitbart.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA), best known for his animosity toward Donald Trump, came out in defense of Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) as his speakership appears headed for the rocks.
The post Trump Nemesis Brian Kemp Endorses Embattled Speaker Mike Johnson appeared first on Breitbart.
House Republicans’ dissatisfaction with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is rapidly growing as Reps. Scott Perry (R-PA) and Jim Banks (R-IN) are sharing their frustrations about what Banks called “insanity” in Johnson’s foreign aid framework, which includes over three times as much money for Ukraine as it does for Israel while neglecting the U.S. Southern border.
The post House Dissatisfaction with Johnson Explodes over Foreign Aid ‘Insanity’ that Neglects Southern Border appeared first on Breitbart.
A defiant House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) declared Tuesday at a press conference he would not resign after being urged to do so by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who is now cosponsoring Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-GA) motion to oust him from the speakership.
The post Johnson Rejects Call for Resignation, Says MTG’s Massie-Backed Motion to Vacate Is ‘Absurd’ appeared first on Breitbart.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), who faces growing threats of being ousted, will need to turn to Democrats for help on a rule to hold a foreign aid package vote.
The post Imperiled Speaker Johnson Needs Dems’ Help to Pass Rule for Foreign Aid Vote as Motion to Vacate Gains Steam appeared first on Breitbart.
Rep. Thomas Massie told Speaker Mike Johnson that he would cosponsor Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to vacate the chair.
The post Thomas Massie Joins MTG’s Motion to Vacate as Opposition to Mike Johnson Grows over Ukraine appeared first on Breitbart.
Sen. Mike Lee called out Speaker Mike Johnson for planning to pass four bills, including one to send aid to Ukraine, under the guise of one.
The post Battle of the Mikes: Sen. Lee Calls Out Speaker Johnson appeared first on Breitbart.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) unveiled a gambit to burst a legislative logjam and unleash a four-vote flood including a standalone vote on tens of billions in American taxpayer aid to Ukraine.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said on this week's broadcast of "Sunday Morning Futures" that former President Donald Trump was "100%" with him.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) were among the Republicans to issue statements in support of Israel after Iran launched long-range drones.
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Former President Donald Trump spoke highly of Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) during a joint press conference at Mar-a-Lago early Friday evening but did not explicitly oppose the motion to vacate against Johnson introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA).
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House Speaker Mike Johnson’s office told Breitbart News exclusively that he intends to remain as Speaker of the House after he cast the deciding vote against ending the deep state’s warrantless surveillance of American citizens on Friday.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) powwowed on Wednesday as Greene continues her threat to oust Johnson for "pass[ing] the Biden administration's agenda."
The post Marjorie Taylor Greene Meets with Mike Johnson While Continuing to Threaten His Speakership appeared first on Breitbart.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene escalated her war against Speaker Mike Johnson Tuesday with a missive that will greet lawmakers returning to the Capitol for a tense two-week legislative burst.
The post Marjorie Taylor Greene Ups Ante Against Johnson: ‘Republican Speaker Should Not Be Executing Democrats’ Agenda’ appeared first on Breitbart.
"Extremely good value... half of Russia’s pre-war military equipment has been destroyed but without the loss of a single American."
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Former Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) said Monday on CNN's "OutFront" that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is "always focused on her social media account."
The post Ken Buck: ‘Moscow Marjorie’ Taylor Greene Only Cares About Social Media appeared first on Breitbart.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) on Sunday responded to overwhelming criticism of her "repent" post ahead of the solar eclipse in the United States, noting that while these natural phenomenas happen, "God created all of these things and uses them to be signs for those of us who believe."
The post Marjorie Taylor Greene Responds to Critics of Her ‘Repent’ Post: God Uses These as ‘Signs’ appeared first on Breitbart.
UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron will warn the U.S. it is risking the West’s security by holding up a new package of aid for Ukraine when he visits Washington, DC, next week.
The post David Cameron Joins Zelensky to Demand U.S. Release Aid to Ukraine appeared first on Breitbart.
CNN anchor Jake Tapper said Wednesday on CNN's "The Lead" that he was not sure if Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) knew who World War II-era British prime ministers Neville Chamberlain and Winston Churchill were.
The post CNN’s Tapper: ‘I’m Not Sure Marjorie Taylor Greene Knows Who Churchill or Chamberlain Are’ appeared first on Breitbart.
During this week's broadcast of Fox News Channel's "Sunday Night in America," House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) dismissed the ouster initiated by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) as a "distraction."
The post House Speaker Johnson: Motion to Vacate a ‘Distraction from Our Mission’ appeared first on Breitbart.
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) said Tuesday on Real America's Voice's "American Sunrise" that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) should be removed from his position.
The post Greene: Speaker Johnson Stabbing GOP Voters in the Back, He Needs a ‘Pink Slip’ appeared first on Breitbart.
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