How MTG’s ultimatum to remove Johnson might pave the way for a deal with Democrats

MTG’s Move to⁣ Oust Speaker Johnson:⁢ A Game Changer for House Dems?

If ⁢Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) moves forward with her plan to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), it could give ⁢cover to House‌ Democrats to save him and get a major win ​in⁣ the⁤ process.

The threat to try and⁤ remove the speaker through a motion to vacate ⁢could make striking ⁤a deal‌ with those Democrats even easier as Johnson considers bringing a new Ukraine aid bill to the House floor after⁣ Congress returns from recess.

Support⁣ from Democrats

Several Democrats have expressed a willingness to help​ Johnson survive the vote, especially ⁤if he does bring the Ukraine aid bill to the floor. Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Jason Crow (D-CO) warned that‍ saving Johnson would not be free.

• Speaker Johnson intends to put a vote on the floor after recess.
• Crow emphasizes the importance of making a deal ​with Johnson for⁣ bipartisan ⁢support.

Historical Context

The​ motion comes on the heels of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL)​ using a similar move to oust former ⁤House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Greene’s threat follows Johnson’s push⁣ for a $1.2 trillion spending ‌deal to avoid a government ⁤shutdown.

Greene, having filed the motion as a “pink slip” for the speaker, has not disclosed a set timeline for the ⁢vote.

“That will be a rolling issue​ that we’ll be judging ‍and making decisions by,” Greene stated regarding the timing of the vote.

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