Speaker Johnson is facing pressure to change the rule regarding ousting the House speaker. Despite lobbying and pleas, Johnson has decided not to alter the motion to vacate rule, which could impact his speakership. Conservative lawmakers are upset over the potential change, and Democrats may play a role in his future. Johnson acknowledges the harm caused by the rule but is not taking action to amend it.
Johnson said that while the rule has “harmed this office and our House majority,” he would not initiate proceedings to change it. https://t.co/5KVLS5dTx9
Speaker Johnson won’t raise bar on motion to vacate rule https://t.co/4jmaZcIQXw https://t.co/yewG34M5Hm
Johnson rebuffs rule change that could save his House speakership https://t.co/C9sJFcRnXX
🚨 JOHNSON passes on changing the motion to vacate, bucking leadership aides and members who were pleading with him to alter the rule. He will remain at the whim of a single member. Dems may save him this time. It’ll get more challenging as time goes on. https://t.co/Jjm1iQ9qhr
Mike Johnson is being lobbied to change the rules around ousting the House speaker, sources say. The idea set off fury among conservative lawmakers. https://t.co/30669yjQLy
#BREAKING: Momentum grows to remove Speaker Johnson over potential change to ouster rule https://t.co/BV80hTkhHJ