Greene's Motion to Vacate House Speakership Fails Amidst Republican Backlash

Despite heated grievances against Speaker Mike Johnson, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's resolution to remove him is defeated by a resounding 359-43 vote, exposing deep divisions within the Republican Conference.

In a dramatic showdown on Capitol Hill, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's audacious attempt to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson failed miserably, highlighting the escalating tensions within the Republican ranks.

Greene's resolution to vacate the Speakership, predicated on her insistence that a "majority of the majority" (109 Republican votes) must support all measures brought to the floor, was swiftly crushed by a vote of 359-43. Ironically, only 11 Republicans, including Greene herself, voted in favor of her motion, while 196 Republicans joined forces with a staggering 163 Democrats to protect Johnson's leadership.

This extraordinary cross-party vote underscores the fragility of Johnson's Speakership, particularly considering that it was Democratic reinforcements that ultimately saved him from being unseated. Had it not been for their support, Johnson would have lost the Speakership, potentially leaving the House paralyzed.

According to Rep. Greene, the Democrats' intervention was a clear indication of their control over the House, despite being the minority party. "The Democrats saved him," she fumed. "Pelosi doesn't vote for Republicans unless she has full control of the House."

Yet, Greene's actions have not only drawn the ire of Democrats but have also alienated her own Republican colleagues. Several have openly criticized her divisive and disruptive behavior, with Rep. Dusty Johnson accusing her of "sowing discord and dissent," while Rep. Mike Lawler dismissed her as "Moscow Marjorie."

Despite her attempt to portray herself as a victim of Republican hostility, Greene's relations with her fellow House members have undoubtedly suffered a blow. As Rep. Max Miller predicted, "Marjorie is going to find herself in a very lonely place."

In the wake of her failed motion, Greene suggested that she may not be done pursuing consequences against Johnson. "This is like a pink slip," she said. "And in my mind, I was hoping it served to be a warning to Mike Johnson."

However, it remains unclear if Greene will follow through on this threat or if it is simply a bid to maintain her media presence. For now, the Republican Conference appears to have weathered the storm, but it remains to be seen whether Greene's actions will have lasting repercussions for both the party and the House as a whole.