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House Rejects Greene's Ouster Attempt Against Speaker Johnson, 359-43

May 8, 2024, 09:53 PM

House Speaker Mike Johnson survived an attempt to oust him from his position, led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Despite the tension and multiple meetings between Johnson and Greene, the House voted overwhelmingly to table the motion, with a final vote of 359-43. The motion to vacate was initiated by Greene, who had been threatening Johnson's removal over disagreements on several issues, including Ukraine aid. The resolution was supported by only 11 Republicans, reflecting a lack of broad GOP support. A total of 196 Republicans and 163 Democrats voted to defeat the motion, playing a crucial role in maintaining Johnson's leadership.