Greene's Attempt to Oust Johnson Fails Amidst Democratic Support

The House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to table a motion by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), effectively ending her effort to oust him.

The House of Representatives has swiftly quashed an attempt by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) to force a vote on the removal of Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). The move, seen by many as a sign of internal division within the GOP, was ultimately unsuccessful due to overwhelming bipartisan support for Johnson.

Greene's surprise motion to vacate the chair, a procedural move that would have triggered a vote on Johnson's ouster, was met with immediate resistance from House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA). Scalise swiftly called for a vote on tabling Greene's motion, effectively killing it before it could be brought to the floor.

The vote to table Greene's motion passed with a resounding 359 to 43, demonstrating the strong support for Johnson across both parties. Only 11 Republicans joined 32 Democrats in opposing the motion, a clear indication of Johnson's firm grip on the speakership.

Following the vote, Johnson expressed his gratitude for the confidence shown by his colleagues. "I appreciate the show of confidence from my colleagues," he said. "I intend to do my job and do what I believe to be the right thing."

Greene declined to comment on whether she would attempt another vote to oust Johnson, but she accused him of aligning himself with Democrats. "I think today it has proven the uniparty is alive," she said.

Greene's effort to challenge Johnson stems from her dissatisfaction with his handling of government funding and foreign aid issues. She had been threatening to force a vote on his removal since late March.

The move, however, failed to gain significant traction within the Republican caucus. Even Johnson's critics expressed reluctance to engage in another chaotic leadership battle, particularly with midterm elections just months away.

Democrats, recognizing the potential for political turmoil, pledged to support Johnson by voting to table any motion to oust him. This move effectively prevented Greene's efforts from gaining any momentum.

Johnson's critics seized on the Democratic support as evidence of his lack of alignment with his own party. "The entire Democrat Party is lining up behind Mike Johnson," Greene wrote on social media.

Despite Greene's accusations, Johnson has repeatedly insisted that his focus is on governing. He has dismissed Greene's threats as an attempt to distract from his leadership.

The failed attempt to oust Johnson underscores the deep divisions within the Republican Party and the challenges facing its leadership. With just a razor-thin majority in the House, Johnson will need to navigate carefully to maintain his support and avoid further internal divisions.