Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has stated that she will let her fellow House Republicans hear from their constituents before making a decision on whether to move forward with a vote to remove Speaker Mike Johnson. Greene made this statement to reporters following the passage of four bills in a Saturday session, including aid bills for Taiwan, Ukraine, and Israel, as well as a potential TikTok ban if its parent company, China’s ByteDance, does not sell it. Greene cited several reasons for why she believes Johnson should not be Speaker, but also noted that she wants to be responsible and ensure she has enough support before calling for his resignation. She had previously filed a motion for a vote to remove Johnson from the Speaker position in March, but no further action has been taken since then.
Greene criticized House members for cheering and waving Ukrainian flags after the bill for aid to Ukraine was passed, stating that only one flag should be waved on the House floor. Speaker Johnson echoed this sentiment, saying he believes there is only one flag that should be waved. The bills passed by the House will now move to the Senate, where Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has hinted they could be addressed as soon as Tuesday. If approved by the Senate, the bills will then go to President Joe Biden for further action. The bills passed by the House are significant in providing aid to Taiwan, Ukraine, and Israel, as well as potentially banning TikTok if certain conditions are not met.
The decision on whether to move forward with a vote to remove Speaker Johnson will ultimately depend on the support garnered from House Republicans and their constituents. Greene emphasized the importance of being responsible and ensuring enough support before taking action. While she has listed reasons for why she believes Johnson should not be Speaker, further action will not be taken until there is enough backing. The potential vote to remove Johnson from the Speaker position was filed by Greene in March, but has not seen any progress since then.
Greene’s criticism of House members waving Ukrainian flags after the aid bill was passed highlights tensions within the House over patriotism and unity. Speaker Johnson’s response echoes this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of unity and solidarity within the House. The bills passed by the House will now move to the Senate, where they will be considered by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. If approved by the Senate, the bills will then be sent to President Joe Biden for final approval. These bills are significant in providing crucial aid to Taiwan, Ukraine, and Israel, as well as potentially addressing national security concerns related to TikTok and its parent company.
Overall, the decision on whether to move forward with a vote to remove Speaker Johnson remains uncertain, pending further support from House Republicans and their constituents. Greene’s emphasis on responsibility and garnering enough support before taking action highlights the complexities of the situation. The bills passed by the House provide important aid to Taiwan, Ukraine, and Israel, and also address national security concerns related to TikTok. The response from House members waving flags after the aid bill for Ukraine was passed, as well as Speaker Johnson’s comments on unity, underscore the tensions and divisions within the House. The bills will now progress to the Senate for further consideration before potentially being signed into law by President Biden.
