Speaker Mike Johnson’s job is probably safe, at least until November.
In a statement on Tuesday morning, the top three House Democratic leaders — including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries — said that they would oppose any effort by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to oust Johnson from the speakership.
“The time has come to turn the page on this chapter of Pro-Putin Republican obstruction,” the three leader said. “We will vote to table Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Motion to Vacate the Chair. If she invokes the motion, it will not succeed.”
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The leaders’ statement signals that the vast majority of Democrats will do the same.
It’s a stark contrast to October, when every Democrat present voted for Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida’s motion to vacate then-Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
