Speaker Mike Johnson’s Job in Limbo: The Failed Effort by Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie to Remove Him From His Position

In a surprising turn of events, Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie held a press conference last week to discuss their bid to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from his position. Despite her official effort to remove Johnson failing in a House vote by a margin of 359-43, 11 House Republicans voted against a procedural vote to table Greene’s motion, choosing instead to allow debate on the matter. It is worth noting that most lawmakers who supported Greene were Democrats who do not agree with Johnson’s political views.

Former President Donald Trump expressed his love for Greene but stated his doubt regarding the timing of the ouster bid. Greene’s resolution was cosponsored by only two other Republicans, Reps. Thomas Massie and Paul Gosar. Seven Democrats voted “present” rather than taking a side.

The outcome of Greene’s future attempts to remove Johnson remains uncertain. The 11 House Republicans who voted to advance the effort to oust Johnson are Andy Biggs, Eric Burlison, Eli Crane, Warren Davidson, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Paul Gosar, Thomas Massie, Alex Mooney, Barry Moore, Chip Roy, and Victoria Spartz.