Mulki's resignation was a result of widespread protests, which started on 30 May and were ignited by the proposed income tax bill.
[2] On 20 June 2018, another royal decree was issued ordering the Jordanian Parliament to reconvene on 9 July for a special session so the new government can present its policy statement, which is required before a House vote of confidence can take place.
[4] The Razzaz government became official after it secured the required vote of confidence in the lower house on 19 July.
Razzaz has received criticism from the public for having kept more than half of the ministers from the previous cabinet, and for not having included younger people.
[6] On Thursday 11 October 2018, a royal decree was issued approving the cabinet reshuffle.