Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., has made headlines once again, this time for filing a motion to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La. Greene accused Johnson of betraying the confidence of the House GOP Conference by ushering through a bipartisan $1.2 trillion federal funding bill to avoid a partial government shutdown.
Johnson, who won the gavel in late October after his predecessor was ousted by a motion to vacate resolution earlier that month, is now facing scrutiny from Greene and other GOP hardliners. Greene described the motion as a “warning and a pink slip,” indicating that action may be taken in the future.
During the House vote on the funding package, Greene reportedly signed a paper and passed it off to House staff, signaling her intentions. Johnson’s office responded by stating that he remains focused on governing and will continue to push conservative legislation.
While Greene’s motion does not necessarily require a vote, it has sparked speculation among GOP lawmakers. Some believe Greene is seeking redemption after feeling betrayed by the conservative base. Greene herself criticized the spending deal as a “dream and a wish list for Democrats and for the White House.”
As Congress heads into a two-week recess, the fate of Johnson as House Speaker remains uncertain. Greene’s move adds another layer of intrigue to the ongoing political drama in Washington. Stay tuned for further developments on this story.
