Marjorie Taylor Greene has threatened to file a motion to vacate the Speaker, partially over aid to Ukraine. Once the motion to vacate is filed, it must be voted on within two days.
warning him that passing Ukraine aid or reauthorizing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act would put his position in peril. In a blistering letter to her Republican colleagues on Tuesday, Greene argued Johnson has failed to live up to his promises by negotiating with Democrats and breaking procedural rules to pass major legislation.
Will a Ukraine aid bill reach the House floor before a member files a motion to vacate?
The second that Majorie, or any other member of the Republican caucus, files a motion to vacate, this Resolves NO. Once a Ukraine aid bill is being debated on the House floor, or is being voted on, this Resolves YES.
If neither occurs during Mike Johnson’s tenure as House Majority Leader, this Resolves N/A.
Johnson Pushes Ahead on Foreign Aid Bill, Teeing Up a Weekend Vote
The Republican speaker, with his job on the line, said he expected Saturday evening votes on the long-stalled package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and other American allies.
Johnson Says House Will Vote on Stalled Aid to Israel and Ukraine
Ms. Greene emerged from the closed-door briefing on Monday furious at Mr. Johnson’s plan. But she told reporters that she had not decided whether to force a vote yet on the speaker’s ouster.
“This is such a scam, and people are done with it,” she said.
Marj’s move.