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Ron Elving

INSANE: Mike johnson and the troubled history of recent republican speakers - The Real Truth

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson attends a news conference at the U.S. Capitol earlier this month. (Julia Nikhinson/AFP via Getty Images)

When the House returns from its recess next week, Speaker Mike Johnson is now widely expected to resume his duties without immediately facing a motion to oust him.

Just such a "motion to vacate the chair" was filed against Johnson in March by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga. But Greene has yet to make the motion "privileged," which under the rules would necessitate a vote within two days.

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