Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives have announced their decision not to support the proposal to remove Chairman Mike Johnson, a Republican. After a closed-door meeting among Democratic lawmakers on April 30, party leader Hakeem Jeffries stated that they would stand by Mike Johnson and oppose the attempt by Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene to unseat him.
Greene had threatened to submit a motion to remove the Speaker of the House of Representatives if he allowed the passage of a Ukraine aid bill. Despite her efforts, the Democrats are confident that Greene’s proposal will not succeed, as they plan to protect Johnson against any overthrow attempts. House Speaker Johnson has received support from many Republicans and former President Donald Trump for his handling of difficult situations.
The Democrats in the House of Representatives aim to prioritize the needs of the people and seek bipartisan solutions with traditional Republicans to achieve tangible outcomes. They are also committed to resisting MAGA extremism, as mentioned by Mr. Jeffries in reference to the former slogan “Make America Great Again” associated with President Trump.
Mike Johnson, who was elected as the 56th Speaker of the US House of Representatives in October 2023, requires at least 218 votes in favor to retain his position. With the Republican Party holding 217 seats and the Democrats holding 212, Johnson’s removal seems unlikely as only two lawmakers support Greene’s views. Johnson emphasized the importance of fulfilling his duties and passing bills for the benefit of the country.
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