Johnson has served as speaker of the House for five months. It wasn't immediately clear how the House would respond to the motion.

WASHINGTON — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has filed a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, three sources with knowledge of the move told NBC News, doing so just as the House voted to avoid a government shutdown.

Johnson, R-La., has served as speaker for five months, having taken over for Kevin McCarthy who was ousted from the top job under a similar process.

  • Pronell@lemmy.world
    19·
    8 months ago

    Wouldn’t we only need one Republican defector now to have Democrats control the House?

    • wjrii@lemmy.worldEnglish
      33·
      8 months ago

      I could be wrong, but I think it’s 3. With the Colorado guy quitting (to specifically fuck over Lauren Boebert), they’re at 218-213 I think.

      • dhork@lemmy.worldEnglish
        15·
        8 months ago

        Ken Buck’s last day is today. So tomorrow, they will be at 218-213 with 4 vacancies.

      • MxM111@kbin.social
        11·
        8 months ago

        Soon to be 217-213 (April 19) due to Gallagher announcement today. That will shorten it to 2 defectors to block any measure, but still require 3 to pass.