Burchett Cautions Greene Against Ousting Speaker McCarthy, Warning it Could Backfire and Empower Democrats
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Rep. Burchett cautioned Rep. Greene about removing Speaker Johnson, warning it could lead to Rep. Jeffries becoming Speaker.
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Greene filed a motion to vacate Speaker Johnson due to anger over his handling of appropriations bills and working with Democrats.
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Burchett said Greene's motion is a "chess move" that she can use strategically at any time, not a privileged motion.
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The package of appropriations bills totaling $1.2 trillion passed with more Democratic than Republican support.
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Greene said Johnson failed to use Republican's leverage and negotiated power away to Democrats on funding bills.