03/22/2024

Marjorie Taylor Greene Files Surprise Motion

She has moved to oust Speaker Johnson, a sign of growing revolt from the right

Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) on Friday filed a motion to oust Mike Johnson from the speakership, according to sources familiar with the matter, amid anger about the government funding bill from the House Republican Conference’s right flank.

The House would have to consider Greene's motion within two legislative days after she is recognized. The chamber is heading for a two-week recess, and Greene told reporters she would not call up the resolution Friday, which means the clock to force a vote has not yet started.

Greene's motion is the most strident challenge to the Louisiana Republican's leadership to date, and is a sign of a growing revolt from the right.

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