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Thomas Massie no longer on House committee after voting against Speaker Mike Johnson
Rep. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican who's sparred at times with party leadership, is reportedly no longer a member of a key House committee.
Mike Johnson critic Thomas Massie taken off powerful Rules Committee
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) has been removed from the House Rules Committee after being the lone vote against Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) reelection. Why it matters: Massie's departure from the influential panel could make it easier for Johnson to get legislation to the House floor.
Speaker Johnson foe Thomas Massie removed from powerful House Rules Committee
Rep. Thomas Massie, one of the most outspoken critics of House Speaker Mike Johnson, is off the powerful House Rules Committee, which plays a critical role in the functioning of the lower chamber of Congress.
Massie says he won’t vote for Johnson: ‘You can pull all my fingernails out’
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) affirmed his decision to not support Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) in the Speaker’s race, even if his colleague Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) would land a top spot on the House
Louisiana's Mike Johnson draws fire in his bid for House speaker. But Trump reaffirms his support
Kentucky, wrote on X that a different speaker of the House of Representatives could win the vote if Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson loses on the first ballot.
Massie removed from powerful House committee after vote against Johnson
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie was removed from the House Rules Committee after he opposed the re-election of House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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Catturd, Thomas Massie feud erupts over paid influence allegations
“Massie is a duly elected superstar representing the people. Catturd is not,” commented one person. “Thomas Massie > Catturd,” posted someone else. “I proudly stand with Thomas Massi ...
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Thomas Massie ends as lone GOP opponent to reelecting House Speaker Mike Johnson
Kentucky's Thomas Massie, who vocally opposed Johnson for the role, remained the only Republican to vote against him. Massie voted for Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota. Update at 2:23 p.m.: Three ...
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Thomas Massie Says Even Torture Wouldn’t Convince Him to Back Johnson
Rep. Thomas Massie (R., Ky.), the one Republican who has said he would definitely oppose Mike Johnson (R., La.) for speaker, vowed there is nothing that could change his mind. Asked on One America ...
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Thomas Massie Says He Won’t Vote for Mike Johnson No Matter What: ‘You Can Pull All My Fingernails Out’ and ‘Shove Bamboo Up in Them’
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) declared on Thursday that he would not vote for House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to serve another term under any circumstances, even if his fingernails were pulled out.
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Kentucky Thomas Massie's vote for Speaker of the House remains unclear. What we know
Kentucky's U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie is refusing to vote for House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican endorsed by Trump, for reelection on Friday. During an appearance on "The Matt Gaetz ...
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Rep. Thomas Massie Votes Against Mike Johnson
Rep. Thomas Massie (R, Ky.) has cast the first Republican vote against Mike Johnson. Massie said ahead of the session Friday that he planned to vote against the Louisiana Republican, instead ...
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Massie says there’s absolutely no way he’ll vote for Johnson: ‘You can pull all my fingernails out’
“You can pull all my fingernails out, you can shove bamboo up in them, you can start cutting off my finger, I am not voting for Mike Johnson,” Massie told former representative Matt Gaetz on ...