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Massie says he won’t back Johnson for Speaker

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Newest development Dec 19, 2024 · 3 reportsReport: Thomas Massie Says He Will Not Vote for Johnson as Speaker After Spending Bill

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he won’t support Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for a second term on Wednesday, citing concerns about the continuing resolution (CR) and previous tension. When asked why he wouldn’t back his fellow Republican, Massie told The Hill it was due to “all the grievances I had…

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  1. Massie says he won’t back Johnson for Speaker

    Headline from The Hill ·

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    Report: Thomas Massie Says He Will Not Vote for Johnson as Speaker After Spending Bill

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Daily Caller

    Thomas Massie Becomes First Republican To Publicly Say He Won’t Throw Support Behind Mike Johnson For Speaker (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    At least one Republican lawmaker is declining to back Speaker of the House Mike Johnson’s bid for another term as speaker.

  2. The Hill

    Massie says he won’t back Johnson for Speaker (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he won’t support Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for a second term on Wednesday, citing concerns about the continuing resolution (CR) and previous tension. When asked why he wouldn’t back his fellow Republican, Massie told The Hill it was due to “all the grievances I had…

  3. Breitbart News

    Report: Thomas Massie Says He Will Not Vote for Johnson as Speaker After Spending Bill (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) says that he will not support Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) in the speakership vote in January following the monstrous spending bill released Tuesday evening.

  4. Fox News

    Massie comes out against Johnson retaining speaker's gavel: 'He does not have my vote' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Rep. Thomas Massie said he will not vote to for House Speaker Mike Johnson to retain the speakership next year.

  5. Townhall

    Thomas Massie Has Made Up His Mind on Mike Johnson as House Speaker (opens Townhall)

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