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politics29 days ago

GOP Dollar Dispute: DHS Funding Stalled as Ballrooms and Security Take Center Stage

House Republicans remain divided over the Senate-passed DHS funding bill: Rep. Nick Langworthy urges an immediate floor vote, but Speaker Mike Johnson says the measure needs changes to avoid “orphaning” ICE/CBP funding and to align with a separate immigration-enforcement reconciliation. The debate is swirling around whether White House ballroom funding can be attached to the DHS package, a move conservatives favor but Democrats largely oppose, in the wake of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting that raised security concerns. Lawmakers are also weighing hearings and potential committees to examine security at events, all of which threatens to delay DHS funding and other GOP priorities in a tense, multi-track process.

via Politico|
#budget-reconciliation#dhs-funding#immigration-enforcement
Narrow GOP Majority Faces Uncertainty as Key House Races Remain Undecided
politics1 year ago

Narrow GOP Majority Faces Uncertainty as Key House Races Remain Undecided

President-elect Donald Trump will assume office with a very narrow GOP majority in the House of Representatives, potentially starting with a 217-215 margin. This slim majority leaves little room for error, especially with potential resignations of GOP members joining Trump's administration. Speaker Mike Johnson has urged Trump to refrain from appointing more House members to his administration to maintain the majority. The narrow margin could complicate legislative efforts, such as extending the 2017 tax cuts, as any single Republican dissent could disrupt party-line votes.

via ABC News|
#gop-majority#house-of-representatives#legislative-challenges
House GOP Agrees to Tougher Rules for Ousting Speaker
politics1 year ago

House GOP Agrees to Tougher Rules for Ousting Speaker

House Republicans have agreed to raise the threshold for a motion to vacate the speaker from one member to nine, making it more difficult to oust a speaker. This change follows the previous ousting of Speaker Kevin McCarthy and aims to stabilize leadership under current Speaker Mike Johnson. The agreement, negotiated by Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris and Main Street Caucus Chairman Dusty Johnson, is intended to unify the party and support the Republican agenda, including President Trump's plans.

via ABC News|
#freedom-caucus#house-republicans#kevin-mccarthy
"Republican Push to Oust Speaker Johnson Over $95B Foreign Aid Plan Gains Momentum"
politics2 years ago

"Republican Push to Oust Speaker Johnson Over $95B Foreign Aid Plan Gains Momentum"

A third House Republican, Rep. Paul Gosar, has joined the effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson over his $95 billion foreign aid plan, criticizing the lack of focus on U.S. border security and the allocation of funds to Ukraine. Gosar supports a motion to vacate filed by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, with Rep. Thomas Massie also backing the resolution. Johnson's plan faced opposition from conservative members of his party, particularly regarding aid to Ukraine and Israel, and the decision to combine four bills into one package. Despite the pushback, the plan advanced with more Democratic than Republican support.

via Fox News|
#foreign-aid#house-republicans#motion-to-vacate
"House Democrats Secure Passage of Ukraine and Israel Aid Package Despite GOP Opposition"
politics2 years ago

"House Democrats Secure Passage of Ukraine and Israel Aid Package Despite GOP Opposition"

The House voted to set up votes on aid to Ukraine and Israel, with Speaker Mike Johnson receiving crucial help from Democrats to move forward despite opposition from right-wing members. The move tees up four House votes, including aid for Israel and Ukraine, Indo-Pacific security, and a bill to ban TikTok in the U.S. if it does not divest from its China-based owner. The foreign aid measures closely resemble President Joe Biden's $95 billion national security package, and the White House urges Congress to quickly send the supplemental funding package to the President's desk.

via NBC News|
#foreign-aid#house-votes#israel-aid
"House Democrats Secure Passage of $95B Foreign Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan"
politics2 years ago

"House Democrats Secure Passage of $95B Foreign Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan"

The House advanced legislation to provide aid to Ukraine and other allies, with Democrats supporting the measure, despite fierce conservative opposition. Speaker Mike Johnson's efforts to pass the aid package have caused internal tensions within the GOP, but his job appears safe for now. Former President Trump's support has muddied Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's path to oust Johnson, and Democrats are likely to step in and save him if a conservative coup is attempted. The bipartisan vote reflects the urgency felt by leaders in both parties as Ukraine faces weapon shortages and Israel is threatened by Iran.

via The Hill|
#bipartisan-vote#foreign-aid#house
"Marjorie Taylor Greene's Controversial Statements and Political Maneuvers"
politics2 years ago

"Marjorie Taylor Greene's Controversial Statements and Political Maneuvers"

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene threatens to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, accusing the Biden administration of funneling Americans’ money to other countries for foreign military aid. She criticizes the old Republican Party for funding foreign wars and not prioritizing an America-first economy. Johnson's job security as speaker appears tenuous, with Republicans establishing a "motion to vacate" rule allowing one lawmaker to initiate a vote to remove the speaker. Some lawmakers have encouraged Johnson to tighten the rules on unseating a speaker, amid objections from Greene and others.

via HuffPost|
#foreign-military-aid#gop-leadership#marjorie-taylor-greene
"Democrats' Unprecedented Move Saves Foreign Aid Bills for Ukraine and Israel"
politics2 years ago

"Democrats' Unprecedented Move Saves Foreign Aid Bills for Ukraine and Israel"

The House Rules Committee has advanced a package of bills providing aid to Israel, Ukraine, and other allies, with rare Democratic support for Republican bills. While the aid moves ahead, House Speaker Mike Johnson's position may still be in peril as some Republicans seek to change the threshold for a motion to oust the speaker, with moderates and hardliners within the party expressing differing views on the matter.

via NPR|
#democratic#foreign-aid#house-rules-committee
"Conservative Fury: Greene and Johnson Clash Over Speaker's Office and Foreign Aid Plans"
politics2 years ago

"Conservative Fury: Greene and Johnson Clash Over Speaker's Office and Foreign Aid Plans"

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene pushes for the removal of Speaker Mike Johnson, expressing her disregard for the Speaker's office becoming a revolving door. Greene argues against foreign aid, advocating for an "America First" economy and criticizing the old Republican Party's approach to funding foreign wars. Speaker Johnson faces opposition from far-right conservatives in his conference over a proposal to increase the threshold for forcing a vote on a motion to vacate, with Rep. Lauren Boebert calling it a red line.

via The Hill|
#foreign-aid#house-speaker#marjorie-taylor-greene
"House Divided: GOP Rebels Stall Johnson's Border Security Pitch Over $95B Foreign Aid Plan"
politics2 years ago

"House Divided: GOP Rebels Stall Johnson's Border Security Pitch Over $95B Foreign Aid Plan"

GOP rebels, including Rep. Chip Roy, derailed Speaker Mike Johnson's border security bill over frustration with a $95 billion foreign aid plan that does not link border security measures. The House Rules Committee meeting ended without a vote on the bill, as conservative rebels criticized the decision not to tie border security to the foreign aid plan. Speaker Johnson faces challenges from fellow Republicans and a historically slim House majority as he navigates the politically fraught topics of foreign aid and aid to Ukraine.

via Fox News|
#border-security#foreign-aid#gop-rebels
"House GOP Urges Swift Rule Change for Vacating Speaker; Dems Open to Aid Plan Collaboration"
politics2 years ago

"House GOP Urges Swift Rule Change for Vacating Speaker; Dems Open to Aid Plan Collaboration"

GOP members are urging Speaker Mike Johnson to change the rules regarding the motion to vacate the chair, aiming to make it harder for any single member to trigger the procedure to oust the speaker. This move is seen as crucial as Johnson needs to pass foreign aid bills and retain his position without relying on Democrats. Democrats are divided on whether to support such changes, with some emphasizing the need for bipartisan cooperation in delivering critical aid to Ukraine, while others argue that Republicans should pass their own rules. The House Rules Committee is set to consider the foreign aid bills, and the outcome will depend on Democratic support.

via CNN|
#foreign-aid-bills#gop#house-rules-committee
"Johnson Pushes for $95 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine and Israel Amid Speaker Threats and Iran's Missile Attack"
politics2 years ago

"Johnson Pushes for $95 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine and Israel Amid Speaker Threats and Iran's Missile Attack"

Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans propose a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, facing opposition from within their own party. The package includes funding for Israel's Iron Dome defense system and replenishing weapons for Ukraine. Some Republicans criticize the plan as "America Last" and question the prioritization of foreign aid over domestic issues. President Biden and top Democrats support the bills, urging swift passage, while Republicans plan to introduce additional measures to confront Russia, China, and Iran. If the package clears the House, the Senate will consider it upon their return on April 29.

via ABC News|
#foreign-aid-package#house-republicans#israel