Efforts by a small group of far-right U.S. House Republicans to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from his leadership role failed Wednesday night, ending weeks of infighting about whether the Louisianan should remain the head of that chamber. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was backed by other lawmakers in calling for Johnson to resign, citing concerns about his leadership and bringing bipartisan bills to the House floor. However, a vote of 359-43 by Republican lawmakers joined by Democrats tabled the motion to vacate, showing support for Johnson to remain speaker. Johnson expressed gratitude for the vote of confidence from his colleagues and pledged to work towards growing the Republican majority and electing Donald Trump in November’s elections. Greene and other detractors of Johnson have criticized his handling of bipartisan legislation, arguing that he should focus on pushing for conservative policy wins instead. The vote to keep Johnson in his position differs greatly from past efforts to remove former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, showing a shift within the Republican Party. The outcome of the vote indicates a continued division within the party over leadership and legislative priorities.
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