Massie, the lone Republican to vote against Johnson’s speakership bid Jan. 3, revealed in December that he had offered to step down from the panel.

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.

S.C., expanded on why he changed his vote in favor of Speaker-designate Mike Johnson's re-election on "The Story."

House Speaker Mike Johnson has a slim shot at keeping his gavel Friday, as dozens of Republicans reportedly remain uncommitted to supporting the staunch ally of President-elect Donald Trump. Representative Thomas Massie vowed Thursday night that he wouldn’t vote for Johnson, even under threat of torture.