Johnson Says He Won’t Change Motion to Vacate Rule After Republican Pushback

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) was openly critical of the motion to vacate but announced that he wouldn’t be pursuing a rule change.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) attends a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on April 16, 2024. Julia Nikhinson/AFP via Getty Images

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on April 18 that he has no plans to make changes to the rules governing a motion to vacate after early reports led to harsh Republican pushback.

In his comments, he was openly critical of the motion to vacate but announced that he wouldn’t be pursuing a rule change.