Greene’s motion is not privileged, leaving its timing for a floor vote uncertain. She has declared the start of the process to elect a new speaker but does not plan to force an immediate vote. This strategy provides House Republicans time to find a suitable replacement while Greene gathers support.
The attempt to remove Johnson underscores the ongoing division within the Republican conference, exacerbated by the recent resignation of Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.), further narrowing the party’s majority. Critics within the party, such as Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), have labeled the move as detrimental, appealing to Democrats to refrain from participating in what he views as a disruptive endeavor.
The process to oust a speaker under current House rules requires only one member to propose a vote, but a majority vote is needed for it to succeed. This procedural effort follows a precedent set in October 2023 when Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) led a successful vote to vacate McCarthy from the speakership, aided by unified Democratic support and a faction of Republicans. The subsequent search for McCarthy’s replacement was tumultuous, with Johnson emerging as the fourth nominee after other candidates failed to secure enough support.
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