First Democrat Pledges Vote to Save Mike Johnson If Needed

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to vacate last month.

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) speaks in Washington, on Oct. 12, 2022. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

California Rep. Ro Khanna, a Democrat, on April 21, became the first member of his party to publicly say he would support House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) if a GOP motion to vacate the seat moves forward.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) filed a motion to vacate last month after Mr. Johnson supported a resolution that the House passed to avoid a partial government shutdown.