Votes are growing in favor of ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson.
- Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) announced his co-sponsorship of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) resolution to remove Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from office.
- Gosar, a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, voiced his support shortly after the House passed a Democratic-backed foreign aid package without border security measures.
- In his statement, Gosar criticized the lack of attention to border security and accused the current president of prioritizing the interests of what he described as warmongers and the military-industrial complex over the national interests.
- Gosar is the third Republican to support the resolution, following Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) who endorsed it earlier.
So what does it take to oust the Speaker of the House?
In the United States, to reject the Speaker of the House, the process typically involves a motion or resolution being presented in the House of Representatives calling for a vote of no confidence or a vote to vacate the seat. Here’s how it generally works:
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Presentation of Motion: A member of the House shall present a motion or resolution to declare the position of Speaker vacant. This is sometimes called a “motion to vacate the chair.”
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Scheduling the vote: The motion will then need to be scheduled for a vote. Planning may be immediate or may take some time, depending on House rules and the decisions of House leaders.
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Majority Vote Required: For the motion to pass, a majority of voting members must vote in favor. This means that more than half of the members present and voting must accept the dismissal of the President.
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Political Considerations: Such a motion is highly political and may be controversial. This generally reflects significant dissatisfaction with the President’s leadership, whether within his own party or the opposition. It is relatively rare because of the potential for significant political fallout and the disruption it can cause within the House.
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Result: If the motion is adopted, the position of Speaker becomes vacant and the House will then proceed to elect a new Speaker. If the motion fails, the President remains in office.
This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.
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