Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) met for over two hours on Monday. It seems that the two are trying to reach an agreement to ease tensions and stop floor discussion on Greene's resolution, which would remove Johnson from office.
Separately leaving the Speaker's office, the two conveyed the same message: they decided to meet again on Tuesday since the conversation was so fruitful. Subsequently, Greene informed media that the meeting would begin at 12:30 p.m.
Although Greene hinted that she is looking for guarantees from the Speaker that he will push harder for conservative policy priorities in negotiations with Democrats—the matter at the center of both her criticisms and her removal attempt—she declined to say whether she was prepared to move forward with her plan to force her motion to vacate resolution to the floor.
"I have shown patience, diligence, steadiness, and fact-focused attention. Representative Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who accompanied Greene in endorsing her motion, said, "And none of that has changed." Following the meeting, Greene addressed reporters.
"I recently had a lengthy conversation on next steps for the Republican-controlled House of Representatives with the Speaker in his office. We had another conversation with him tomorrow, building on our conversation today.
The Georgia Republican made a different statement last week, stating that she would attempt to force a vote on Johnson's removal this week. This change highlights the significance of getting her conservative colleagues to publicly state whether or not they support the Speaker.
"I will be filing this move to vacate next week," said Greene, one of only two Republicans supporting Massie, during a news conference. "Definitely making the call."
Greene went on, "Let me tell you something, if this vote fails and the entire conference, the entire Congress, supports the uniparty, that is not a failure, it is a win for the American people, because that is a list of names." "That list is something they deserve."
However, the Republican from Georgia asked to meet with Johnson on Monday and announced that she will meet with him again on Tuesday, indicating that she may be thinking about taking a break from her protracted move to withdraw.
Following the discussion, Johnson also gave a short statement to the media, emphasizing that although he acknowledges the policy concerns of his detractors, he also highlighted the obstacles of furthering such issues in a government when Democrats have the Senate and the White House.
"I have stated it time and time again: I share and understand your frustration. Here, on a daily basis, I would really want to push much more of our conservative philosophy," Johnson said. However, with a one-vote margin, we really have the narrowest majority in American history. It is incredibly difficult to throw touchdown passes on every play—to use my favorite football metaphor.
Separately leaving the Speaker's office, the two conveyed the same message: they decided to meet again on Tuesday since the conversation was so fruitful. Subsequently, Greene informed media that the meeting would begin at 12:30 p.m.
Although Greene hinted that she is looking for guarantees from the Speaker that he will push harder for conservative policy priorities in negotiations with Democrats—the matter at the center of both her criticisms and her removal attempt—she declined to say whether she was prepared to move forward with her plan to force her motion to vacate resolution to the floor.
"I have shown patience, diligence, steadiness, and fact-focused attention. Representative Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who accompanied Greene in endorsing her motion, said, "And none of that has changed." Following the meeting, Greene addressed reporters.
"I recently had a lengthy conversation on next steps for the Republican-controlled House of Representatives with the Speaker in his office. We had another conversation with him tomorrow, building on our conversation today.
The Georgia Republican made a different statement last week, stating that she would attempt to force a vote on Johnson's removal this week. This change highlights the significance of getting her conservative colleagues to publicly state whether or not they support the Speaker.
"I will be filing this move to vacate next week," said Greene, one of only two Republicans supporting Massie, during a news conference. "Definitely making the call."
Greene went on, "Let me tell you something, if this vote fails and the entire conference, the entire Congress, supports the uniparty, that is not a failure, it is a win for the American people, because that is a list of names." "That list is something they deserve."
However, the Republican from Georgia asked to meet with Johnson on Monday and announced that she will meet with him again on Tuesday, indicating that she may be thinking about taking a break from her protracted move to withdraw.
Following the discussion, Johnson also gave a short statement to the media, emphasizing that although he acknowledges the policy concerns of his detractors, he also highlighted the obstacles of furthering such issues in a government when Democrats have the Senate and the White House.
"I have stated it time and time again: I share and understand your frustration. Here, on a daily basis, I would really want to push much more of our conservative philosophy," Johnson said. However, with a one-vote margin, we really have the narrowest majority in American history. It is incredibly difficult to throw touchdown passes on every play—to use my favorite football metaphor.
