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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
By Sejal Govindarao

Texas Democrats open to saving U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson from motion to vacate


WASHINGTON — Six months ago, U.S. House Democrats united with a sliver of far-right Republicans to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California. Now, as history is poised to repeat itself, some Texas Democrats say they’re open to letting Speaker Mike Johnson off the hook.

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D- Fort Worth, said he would not vote to oust Johnson without good reason.

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