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House Votes To Spare Speaker Johnson From Ousting

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The House is currently in the process of voting on a resolution put forth by Marjorie Taylor Greene to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from his leadership position. This resolution, if passed, would effectively oust Johnson from his role as Speaker of the House.

The outcome of this vote is expected to be in favor of tabling the resolution, which would essentially kill Greene's attempt to remove Johnson from his position. The success of tabling the resolution is anticipated to be achieved with the support of Democrats, ultimately sparing Johnson from being removed as Speaker.

In order for the resolution to be tabled, a simple majority vote is required. This means that more than half of the House members need to vote in favor of tabling the resolution in order for it to pass.

This vote holds significant implications for the leadership dynamics within the House of Representatives. If the resolution is successfully tabled, Speaker Mike Johnson will retain his position as Speaker, maintaining the current leadership structure in the House.

As the voting process unfolds, the outcome will determine the fate of Marjorie Taylor Greene's resolution and its impact on Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership role. The decision made by the House members will shape the future direction of the House leadership and the dynamics within the chamber.

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