Rep. Greene Will Force Vote to Oust Johnson Next Week

Published on May 1, 2024

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) says she will force a vote on a measure to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) next week. Ms. Greene, joined by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) at an early morning press conference, announced that she would begin the process to bring her motion to vacate Mr. Johnson’s chair to the floor next week. “Next week, I am gonna be calling this motion to vacate. Absolutely calling it,” Ms. Greene said. “I think every member of Congress needs to take that vote and let the chips fall where they may.” Mr. Massie said that he encouraged members and Mr. Johnson to take the weekend to consider how they want to vote....