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brush

(53,978 posts) Fri Mar 22, 2024, 12:15 PM Mar 22

Some one pls clarify now that MTG has made a motion to vacate: A talking head on CNN just said... [View all]

that any Congressperson can make a motion to vacate the Speaker's chair. I don't think that's right as I was under the impression that only Congresspersons in the ruling majority party can do that.

Is anyone sure which is it?

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Some one pls clarify now that MTG has made a motion to vacate: A talking head on CNN just said... [View all] brush Mar 22 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Bernardo de La Paz Mar 22 #1

They do have to be in the majority but they changed the rules underpants Mar 22 #2

Breaking: Marjorie Taylor Green files motion to vacate against Speaker Johnson - link republianmushroom Mar 22 #3

one member of Congress -- Democrat or Republican CurtEastPoint Mar 22 #4

I alfredo Mar 22 #6

you are correct obamanut2012 Mar 22 #5

They arent' going to recognize her Johnny2X2X Mar 22 #7