Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) suggested on Sunday that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) could benefit from the House’s bipartisan approval of a significant foreign aid bill this week. This comes as Johnson faces the possibility of being removed from his position by at least three members of his own GOP conference.
During an interview on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday with Chris Stirewalt,” Ivey was asked if he and other Democrats would assist in saving Johnson from a motion to vacate. While acknowledging the progress that was made on Saturday, Ivey maintained a guarded stance and did not reveal his intentions.
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“Well, we’ll have to wait and see,” he replied. “But I believe that Saturday was a productive day, particularly because Speaker Johnson collaborated with Democratic leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries [D-N.Y.]. Just the previous week, we successfully passed the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which was a crucial bipartisan achievement.”
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) last month introduced a motion to vacate Johnson’s Speakership, citing concerns over his handling of Ukraine aid and government spending. The tensions escalated further when Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) announced their support for the motion.
It is still uncertain whether Greene will bring the threat of ouster to a vote or provide clear criteria for doing so.
The House approved a comprehensive foreign aid package over the weekend. The package covers various areas of national security and includes substantial funding for different countries and initiatives. Specifically, it allocates approximately $61 billion for Ukraine, $26 billion for Israel, and $8 billion for allies in the Indo-Pacific region. Additionally, the package includes measures to address national security concerns, such as a potential ban on the popular TikTok app.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey expressed optimism about the possibility of achieving bipartisan progress in Congress. She acknowledged that important tasks, such as keeping the government open and meeting the United States’ financial obligations, have been accomplished through bipartisan cooperation. Ivey noted that Democrats are willing to work with the current administration, and she believes that President Biden has demonstrated a willingness to collaborate as well. This bodes well for future collaborations and the potential for getting things done together.
The Senate is expected to vote on the foreign aid bill later this week after it passed through the House.
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