First Democrat Pledges Vote to Save Mike Johnson If Needed

Published on April 22, 2024

California Rep. Ro Khanna, a Democrat, on April 21, became the first member of his party to publicly say he would support House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) if a GOP motion to vacate the seat moves forward. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) filed a motion to vacate last month after Mr. Johnson supported a resolution that the House passed to avoid a partial government shutdown. Currently, Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) have publicly said they would back Ms. Greene’s move, although more could soon join. Anger against Mr. Johnson’s leadership has grown in recent days as the House of Representatives on Saturday passed a package of controversial foreign aid and geopolitical security legislation....

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