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House Speaker Mike Johnson Survives Confidence Vote

House Speaker Mike Johnson

On a dramatic Saturday afternoon, the House of Representatives approved a $26 billion aid package for Israel, along with other foreign aid bills, including $61 billion for Ukraine. The House was in a state of uncertainty as members awaited a potential resolution to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson, which never materialized.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who had been vocal in her criticism of Speaker Johnson, did not introduce a resolution to oust him, despite her strong words against him to the press. The absence of a vote on Johnson's leadership was attributed to the likelihood of Democrats supporting him to maintain his position.

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