Democrats have said they would support House Minority Leader Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) if he agrees to some concessions.
House Democratic Party Said The deal said it would help Johnson retain the speakership as long as he agreed to a power-sharing agreement with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.).
“Just like I said to Mr. McCarthy, 'Talk to Hakeem, there are people who can support you,'” said Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas), adding that some Democrats The member noted that some were trying to save then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R). CA) If he agrees to give Democrats more voice in the legislative process, he will serve as a speaker.
He added: “I would say the same thing.” [to Johnson]”
The Democratic proposal would allow Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) to file a motion to vacate, or remove Johnson, if he fails to meet conservative demands for a potential spending bill. This is a follow-up to what I said I would submit. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) has also emerged using a motion to resign.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) pictured at the Capitol in Washington, DC on December 13, 2023. (Photo by Craig Hudson of The Washington Post via Getty Images)
There are currently not enough Republicans to oust Mr. Johnson, but some Democrats have offered to preserve his chairmanship in case of a Republican revolt.
“He's going to have to be more proactive than Kevin McCarthy to sit down with Hakeem Jeffries and talk about what we need to do to be helpful. Kevin said pound the sand,” Dan said.・Congressman Kildee (D-Mich.) said. “He didn't want help.”
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty)
“We're not offering this as an act of charity. We say, 'If we want Democrats to govern, we're going to have to take Democratic input,'” Kildee said.
Despite the growing threat from Democrats, Johnson said he was “not concerned” about a possible coup by conservatives.
“Look, leadership is tough. You take a lot of criticism. But remember, I'm a hardline conservative. That's what they called me,” Johnson said this week. Ta.
Sean Moran is a policy reporter at Breitbart News. Follow him on Twitter @SeanMoran3.
