In a significant move, the House of Representatives has approved a new rules package that increases the threshold required for a motion to vacate the speakership. This decision comes after the re-election of Speaker Mike Johnson and aims to protect him from potential ousting by Democrats and rebellious members of his own party. Critics, including House Democrats, have condemned the changes, arguing they entrench partisan power and block necessary accountability. The package also includes controversial provisions such as the scrapping of the Congress’s Diversity Office and attempts to streamline vote timing, leading to further political tensions within the chamber.