Johnson Risks Speakership to Prioritize Ukraine Aid Despite GOP Mutiny Threats
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Speaker Johnson plans to make Ukraine aid the top priority when Congress returns, despite likely sparking a mutiny in his caucus that could cost him the speakership.
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Some moderate Republicans like Rep. Don Bacon are hopeful Democrats may throw Johnson a lifeline to get the Ukraine aid passed and allow him to remain Speaker.
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Firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has threatened to introduce a motion to remove Johnson as Speaker if he brings Ukraine aid to a vote.
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Bacon believes Democrats may vote present or skip the vote on ousting Johnson, allowing him to prevail as Speaker as he pushes for the Ukraine aid vote.
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Some Democrats have suggested they may vote to save Johnson's speakership if he loses GOP support over bringing the Ukraine aid package to the floor.