The House wasted no time in taking action on Greene’s attempt to remove Johnson from office. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise promptly called for a vote to table Greene’s resolution, effectively putting an end to her efforts. The vote to table the resolution received bipartisan support and was successful.
Greene’s motion was opposed by 11 Republicans and 32 Democrats.
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In a lighthearted exchange with reporters after the vote, Johnson quipped, “It’s just another Wednesday on Capitol Hill.”
The speaker expressed his disagreement with Greene’s resolution, referring to it as a “misguided effort.” He also extended his gratitude to his colleagues for their support.
According to Johnson, it is hoped that the personality politics and the frivolous character assassination that marked the 118th Congress will come to an end. He expresses his regret and states that this is not a reflection of who Americans are, emphasizing that they are capable of better. Johnson believes that it is crucial to move past these issues and focus on the future.
In a conversation with ABC News Senior Congressional Correspondent Rachel Scott, Greene expressed her lack of surprise at the vote against her motion to vacate the speaker’s chair.
“I didn’t enter Congress with the intention of joining the uni-party, and today’s events only reinforced that notion,” she expressed. “In fact, the Republican Party demonstrated their willingness to collaborate extensively with the Democrats.”
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries explained that their party’s choice to assist in preserving Johnson’s position was driven by the goal of restoring common sense and reducing the prevailing chaos in Washington.
Jeffries responded to repeated inquiries about whether Democrats would support saving Johnson in the event of future removal motions or if they would require concessions from Johnson in order to do so. He stated that “the vote clearly speaks for itself.”
According to him, the vote was a matter of conscience, and it was not only overwhelming but also decisive. He emphasized the need for Congress to move forward from this point.
Greene avoided answering the question when she was asked if she intends to make another attempt to remove Johnson.
In a recent post on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump expressed his support for Johnson amidst his ongoing conflict with Greene. Trump emphasized that now is not the appropriate time to consider motions to vacate.
“If we display disunity, it will be perceived as chaos and have a detrimental impact on everything. Mike Johnson is a dedicated individual who is putting in a tremendous amount of effort. Although there are some things I wish had been accomplished in the past two months, we will work together to ensure they are completed,” he expressed.
Despite the situation, Greene expressed gratitude for the support she received from Trump.
Greene’s decision on Wednesday marked a sudden change in approach, surprising many after she seemed to be retracting her prolonged threat. This shift came following consecutive meetings with Johnson earlier in the week.
