Greene Skips Floor Vote Despite Announced Resignation Plans

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) Is Not Attending Floor Votes Despite Earlier Resignation Announcement

House Republicans are expressing frustration after Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her intention to resign from Congress but has yet to attend any votes this week, prompting criticism over the impact on party leadership and legislative operations.

Greene, a figure long known for her independent streak within the Republican Party and frequent clashes with both party leadership and President Donald Trump, declared in November that she planned to step down early, effective shortly after the New Year. However, sources indicate she has not yet formally submitted her resignation or appeared at any floor votes following this announcement.

Rep. Andy Harris of Maryland, who chairs the House Freedom Caucus, voiced his disappointment on Thursday regarding Greene’s absence from the proceedings. “Someone who runs for an office and promises their constituents two years of service ought to serve those two years,” Harris stated in a prepared statement. He emphasized that it is one thing to make a decision to leave but another matter entirely not to attend until her official departure.

Further commentary from other members adds to this sentiment, with Rep. Randy Fine of Florida taking the most pointed stance. Having differed with Greene on various policy issues including foreign relations concerning Israel, Fine made his position clear: “I’m glad she’s leaving,” he was quoted as saying in comments reported by colleagues. He added that her prolonged absence is premature and unnecessary.

Fine elaborated further, suggesting that Greene’s conduct reflects a lack of commitment to the core mission driving many conservative representatives. “It’s clear she never cared about the cause or the conservative movement,” Fine stated during one such interaction on Thursday afternoon. “She just cares about herself.”

Another GOP lawmaker spoke on condition of anonymity noted that attending votes remains a fundamental responsibility for members in Congress, adding that Greene’s continued presence appears to be an avoidance tactic concerning a vote-related special election.

Greene announced her departure effective January 5th, post-Thanksgiving break. However, she has not formally tendered her resignation or vacated the seat by then. As such, her absence from floor sessions is causing ripples in House dynamics, where every Republican vote is crucial to maintaining GOP majorities already under pressure.

The unspoken calculation here raises questions about the mechanics of congressional departure and how one representative’s decision impacts collective legislative goals.