In an audacious move that shook the House of Representatives, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene initiated a failed vote to unseat Speaker Mike Johnson., catching many of her fellow Republicans off guard. Despite opposition from top-ranking GOP members weary of disruption, Greene pressed her long-shot bid, reading aloud a laundry list of what she claimed were Johnson's failings as speaker.

The rebellious attempt was swiftly quashed as colleagues heckled, and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise motioned to table— effectively kill — the resolution. According to WABE, Scalise's motion to table was promptly approved, preventing further action on Greene's proposal.

This event marked the second time in mere months the Republican-led House tried to oust its speaker, mirroring a destabilizing pattern rarely witnessed in Congressional history. Despite Greene's fervent characterization of Johnson as, "pathetic, weak and unacceptable," many GOP lawmakers converged around Johnson, offering pats on the back and gestures of solidarity.

Greene's move to force a vote was tied to her vehement opposition to a recently passed foreign aid bill that included funding for Ukraine. In recent days, however, Greene seemed to have dialed back the intensity of her efforts following discussions with Johnson. Nevertheless, as Johnson stated on Monday, “I just have to do my job every day,” signaling his unyielding stance on America's support for Ukraine amidst the Russian invasion.

In an unanticipated twist, Democrats, led by Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York came to Johnson's aid. Jeffries' leadership group endorsed the decision to table Greene's resolution, virtually ensuring Johnson's position remained secure for the time being.

Adding to Johnson's unlikely allies was former President Donald Trump, who offered his support after hosting Johnson at Mar-a-Lago. Trump's chosen Republican National Committee chief also urged House Republicans to retreat from the ouster attempt.

Greene, a high-profile agitator known for her provocative politics, may now face political backlash within her own party. History reflects the risks, as last year's effort to topple Kevin McCarthy from the speaker role led to a legislative standstill, with no obvious successor. "Forcing the vote could bring the House chamber to a standstill, as happened last year," the report from WABE noted.