A centrist Democrat is reportedly floating a fail-safe measure to protect Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) from being ousted by members of his own conference. 

The resolution, sponsored by Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), would amend House rules to require that a motion to vacate, the procedure used to depose Speaker Kevin McCarthy, receives the support of Republican or Democratic Party leadership before being brought to the floor, according to a copy of the legislation obtained by Axios.