
Speaker Johnson Faces Ouster Vote This Week
Published on May 6, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will face a vote to strip him of the gavel in the coming days. While he’s expected to survive the ouster bid, the move presents another test for the Republican leader as he presides over a razor-thin majority in the lower chamber. House Democrat leaders said they would vote to shelve a motion to vacate advanced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), effectively ensuring its defeat on the House floor. While Mr. Johnson could claim a victory from this scenario, he may also face further scrutiny from the right flank for having to rely on Democrats to save his speakership....
