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Marjorie Taylor Greene Shakes Up House with Ouster Vote Threat

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene plans to force a vote next week to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, causing turmoil in the House. Will Democrats save his job?

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, known for her bold actions, has stirred up the House with her announcement to force a vote for the ouster of House Speaker Mike Johnson. This move has sparked tension and anticipation in the political arena as Greene challenges Democrats to decide Johnson's fate. The conservative firebrand's daring move is set to take place next week, adding a layer of drama to the ongoing political landscape.

Speaker Mike Johnson, unfazed by Greene's bold threat, brushed off the attempt as not coming from a serious lawmaker. Despite Johnson's confidence, the looming vote has put the House back in turmoil, with all eyes on the outcome. Greene's determination to remove Johnson from the speakership highlights the internal struggles and power dynamics within the Republican party.

In the midst of the standoff, it's clear that Greene's maneuver has set the stage for a high-stakes political showdown. As tensions escalate, the nation awaits the outcome of the upcoming vote with bated breath, wondering how this power play will shape the future of House leadership. Will Greene succeed in her mission, or will Democrats intervene to maintain the current status quo?

Despite the uncertainty, Greene's bold move underscores the intense political climate in Washington, showcasing the lengths lawmakers are willing to go to assert their influence and agenda. As the countdown begins to the pivotal vote, the House braces for a defining moment that could have far-reaching implications for the future of House leadership and party dynamics.

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Greene says she will force vote over Speaker Johnson's ouster next ... (CNN)

GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Wednesday she will force a vote over House Speaker Mike Johnson's ouster next week – a move that comes after ...

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will force a vote to oust ... (NBC News)

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., said Wednesday she will force a vote to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, daring Democrats to save his job.

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House back in turmoil: Marjorie Taylor Greene makes her move to ... (USA TODAY)

Conservative firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene is following through on her warning to call a vote next week to oust Mike Johnson from the speakership.

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Mike Johnson calls ouster attempt against him 'wrong for the country ... (The Guardian)

In a brief statement released shortly after Republican representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie finished their press conference in which ...

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Johnson: Greene not 'proving to be' a serious lawmaker (The Hill)

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) brushed off Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-Ga.) sharpened threat to force a vote to oust him from his post, in an interview ...

Marjorie Taylor Greene plans for vote next week on Speaker Mike ... (Morningstar.com)

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Greene to force vote on House Speaker Johnson's removal next week (NewsNation Now)

Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Wednesday she will pursue a vote on removing House Speaker Mike Johnson from his position next week.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene to force vote on ousting Mike Johnson as ... (The Guardian)

Extremist's bid to remove House speaker appears certain to fail as Democratic leaders indicate they will table or kill motion.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene makes move to fire Speaker Mike Johnson ... (Shreveport Times)

Conservative Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia said she will file her motion to fire fellow Republican U.S. House Speaker Mike ...

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene vows to force a vote next week on ... (ABC News)

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she'll call a vote next week on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene promises Mike Johnson ouster attempt next ... (Axios)

The Georgia Republican said it'd be “very satisfying” for Democrats to save Johnson.

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Vows to Force a Vote Next Week on ... (TIME)

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she would call a vote next week on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson, forcing her colleagues to choose sides.

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Democrats laugh off Greene's plan to force Johnson ouster vote (Axios)

Democrats laugh off Greene's plan to force Johnson ouster vote · "She is about to realize her inevitable irrelevance," one senior House Democrat told Axios just ...

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Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will force vote next week on ... (CBS News)

Rep. Marjorie Tyalor Greene has dangled the threat of dethroning Johnson since late March after he relied on Democrats to push through a $1.2 trillion ...

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Marjorie Taylor Greene moves to oust Republican Speaker Mike ... (Financial Times)

Firebrand Georgia congresswoman calls for vote on motion next week, deepening party's civil war.

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Conservative Republicans aim to remove US House Speaker Mike ... (Voice of America)

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene vows to force a vote next week on ... (The Associated Press)

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on a Republican congresswoman moving forward with a bid to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. In pressing ahead ...

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Why Is Marjorie Taylor Greene Trying to Oust House Speaker Mike ... (The New Yorker)

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