The move comes nearly one month after Greene initially filed the motion, holding it over Johnson’s head as he plotted a path forward on foreign aid.
as privileged, putting a notice on the legislation that would require GOP leaders to bring it to the floor within two legislative days. It’s unclear when leadership will call a vote, as lawmakers are scheduled to adjourn for recess for the rest of the weekend and are not slated to return until Tuesday.
Greene has refused to back down from her threats, saying she would give Democrats “the chance” to elect him as their speaker. “I’ve never requested assistance from anyone. I’m not focused on that at all,” Johnson said earlier this month. Massie said he had pushed Johnson to resign rather than risk an ouster, but the speaker has repeatedly declined. The Kentucky Republican predicted the motion to vacate “will get called” and Johnson would “lose more votes than Kevin McCarthy.” McCarthy was ousted after eight Republicans joined all Democrats to support the motion.
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