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WASHINGTON – House Speaker Mike Johnson rode to power on the wings of the ultra-right coalition in the Republican Party, but now he faces a revolt from one of the most conservative members of his caucus. And the very thing that has made him vulnerable − a willingness to work with Democrats on spending legislation − could be what saves him.

Under threat from Marjorie Taylor Greene, would Mike Johnson need Democrats to save his job?

When House of Representatives returns from 2-wk recess Tuesday, Johnson will face a move to oust him by one same staunchly conservative lawmakers who embraced him just mths ago. Right-wing firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene took first step in trying to remove Johnson from his job last mth. She filed what's known as a "motion to vacate," would forcibly eject Johnson from speakership, shortly before lawmakers left Washington for recess last month.

Greene did not try to force a vote on the floor. Instead left a “warning” for speaker.
Her grievances with Johnson escalated after House passed a $1.2 trillion bill to fund govt long-term. The deal failed to win support from majority of Republicans, who object bill's total spending & lack of stricter policy changes to address the crisis at the southern border. 

Look like he (Johnson) had to depend on Democrats to pass bill again, inciting fury from lower chamber’s most conservative lawmakers from the House.
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