WASHINGTON — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has filed a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, three sources with knowledge of the move told NBC News, doing so just as the House voted to avoid a government shutdown.

Johnson, R-La., has served as speaker for five months, having taken over for Kevin McCarthy who was ousted from the top job under a similar process.

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      8 months ago

      I don’t think that legislation can move forward in a scenario where there isn’t a Speaker. That impacts everyone.

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        8 months ago

        Just what legislation do you think the GOP is working on passing? The GOP being the majority is what impacts everyone.

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          8 months ago

          Speaking in immediate terms, I’m kind of interested in the Ukraine aid bill.

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        8 months ago

        What legislation was going to be moving forward? Are they even doing anything other than the impeachment?