Saturday, April 27, 2024

Rep. Greene Files Motion To Oust House Speaker

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On Friday, House Republican Marjorie Taylor Green (Ga.) filed a motion to out .

The Republican firebrand filed the motion to vacate the chair, the same procedural move that led to the ousting of former Speaker  (R-Calif.) last year.

The Hill has more:

Greene, talking to reporters on the Capitol steps after the House approved the spending bill, also said it would not receive a vote until she called it to the floor.

A spokesman for the Speaker said he was focused on the spending package and other work.

“Speaker Johnson always listens to the concerns of members, but is focused on governing. He will continue to push conservative legislation that secures our border, strengthens our national defense and demonstrates how we'll grow our majority,” Johnson spokesman Raj Shah.

Prior to filing the motion to vacate Green teased to podcast host Steve Bannon that she was inching towards the incendiary move.

“We are going to be making decisions on a minute-by-minute basis today, and I urge you to watch and see what happens,” she said.

The House approved the $1.2 trillion government funding package, known as a minibus at nearly the same time as Greene's motion.

This is a story. Please check back for updates.

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Nancy Jackson
Nancy Jackson
Nancy grew up in the South where her passion for politics first began. After getting her BA in journalism from Ole Miss she became an arts and culture writer for Athens Magazine where she enjoyed reporting on the eclectic music and art scene in Athens, GA. However, her desire to report on issues and policies impacting everyday Americans won out and she packed her bags for Washington, DC. Now, she splits her time between the Nation’s Capital and Philadelphia where she covers the fast-paced environment of politics, business, and news. In her off time, you can find Nancy exploring museums or enjoying brunch with friends.

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