Speaker of the House Mike Johnson addressed the recent motion to vacate filed by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene during an interview on 'Sunday Night in America.' Greene accused Johnson of betraying the confidence of the House GOP Conference by supporting a bipartisan $1.2 trillion federal funding bill to prevent a partial government shutdown.
During the interview, Johnson emphasized that the motion to vacate is seen as a distraction from the primary goal of growing the House majority, winning the Senate, and securing the White House to safeguard the Republic. He highlighted the importance of unity within the Republican Party and expressed that dissension is not needed at this critical juncture.
Johnson clarified that the motion filed by Greene is not a privileged motion and will not move automatically. He mentioned that he had exchanged text messages with Greene on Easter Sunday and planned to have a discussion with her in the upcoming week.
Referring to the bipartisan federal funding bill, Johnson acknowledged the challenges posed by the razor-thin majority in the House. He admitted that the bill was not perfect but explained that compromises were necessary due to the slim margin of votes.
Expressing frustration over certain aspects of the funding bill, Johnson highlighted the need for reform in the budgeting and spending process. He emphasized the importance of Republicans standing together to bring about transformational changes in legislation.
In conclusion, Johnson expressed his intention to engage in discussions with Greene to address concerns and work towards improving the budgeting and spending procedures for future bills. He reiterated the significance of unity and collaboration within the Republican Party to achieve their goals effectively.
