House Democrats have made clear their stance against any attempts to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from his position. This announcement comes as Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene threatens to trigger a vote to oust Johnson from his role as speaker.
Democratic leadership stated that their conference will move to table Greene’s motion to vacate if it comes up for a vote. This move is aimed at preventing potential disruption and maintaining stability within the House of Representatives.
Greene’s motion to vacate stems from disagreements over several deals Speaker Johnson has made with President Biden. These deals include agreements on federal spending, government surveillance policies, and aid to Ukraine. Despite Greene’s push for the motion, it remains unclear when or if she will bring it to the House floor for a vote.
Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar emphasized the need to avoid partisan gridlock and ensure that the House can focus on addressing pressing issues facing the nation. The motion to vacate, if pursued by Greene, would follow the same procedure used to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker in October.
The standoff between Greene and Democratic leaders underscores the ongoing political tensions in Congress and the challenges of maintaining unity and cooperation across party lines.
