Republicans Poised to Change House Speaker Rules and The Left Feigns Displeasure About It

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is leading Republican lawmakers in proposing a rule change that could make it harder to oust him and future Speakers.

This from townhall.com.

Under the proposed measure, the threshold for initiating a motion to vacate would be raised, requiring nine members of the majority party to co-sponsor the motion. Republicans currently dominate the lower chamber.

Nine months later, the deal led to McCarthy’s downfall after he relied on the votes of House Democrats to temporarily avert a government shutdown. It was the first time in U.S. history a House speaker was ousted by such a motion.

House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana has faced similar issues as McCarthy and has had to rely on Democratic votes to pass legislation, angering conservatives who have threatened to remove him. Though Republicans in November backed him for another term leading the party, it’s unclear whether he’ll have the necessary votes on Friday. No serious challenger to Johnson has emerged, however.

‘There’s no other alternative for Speaker of the House, guys. There’s not another name circulated, there’s no other candidate proposed, because everyone knows that I’m the only one who can get the votes,’ Johnson said in recent interview with a Louisiana radio station.

According to Axios:

Communist/Globalist lawmakers have criticized the proposal, arguing that it prevents bipartisanship and grants too much power to one party. Rep. Jim McGovern (C/G-MA) said the measure shows that Republicans “have no intention of working together to find common ground.

Rep. Joe Morelle (C/G-NY) said if the measure is passed, it would be “a very dark day for democracy in America.”

Further:

What’s next? Allowing only Republicans to speak on the floor?

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (C/G-FL) complained that the proposed rule would “start the eroding of the minority party” and cautioned that “in just a couple of years [Johnson’s] members won’t be on committees or be able to file bills in the minority.”

Communists/Globalists suggest that the move is aimed at shielding Speaker Johnson from accountability.

McGovern insisted:

Instead of electing a Speaker of the House, they have decided to elect a Speaker of the Republican Conference—held hostage by their most extreme members.

Why Johnson is trying to pass this measure IS OBVIOUS.

He is currently facing continued criticism over his handling of the spending bill debacle in which he worked with the Left to pass a measure that would avoid a government shutdown. McCarthy was ousted for a similar situation.

Johnson’s future as Speaker is in serious doubt leading up to the vote which is set to take place today.

Many Republican lawmakers have lambasted the Speaker:

[F]or giving in to [the Left] and

failing to address out-of-control government spending.

However, Johnson is not without supporters.

President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly doubled down on his endorsement of the Speaker, which carries tremendous weight among Republicans.

Moskowitz’s warning is valid. Using this measure to ensure that only one party could file a motion to vacate can and will be used against them when communists/globalists eventually regain control of the House.

At this point, it might be smarter for Republicans to leave well enough alone and let the proverbial chips fall where they may.

Final thoughts: Trump is backing Johnson in this upcoming vote. But does he really want Johnson back in the Speaker’s chair? Afterall, his Art of the Deal head fake is the best.