Members of the Freedom Caucus suggest consequences for Johnson due to spending agreement
House Freedom Caucus Raises Alarm Over Consequences of Final Appropriations Deal
House Freedom Caucus members are not mincing words when it comes to the potential fallout from passing the final appropriations deal, especially for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) as a motion to vacate looms overhead.
The House is gearing up for a crucial vote on the spending deal this Friday, but several hard-line conservatives are taking aim at Johnson and their GOP counterparts for even entertaining a bill they deem as “not a Republican piece of legislation.”
Fate of House Leadership Hangs in the Balance
While stopping short of confirming a motion to vacate, some members strongly hinted that pushing through the final six appropriations bills could spell disaster for leadership.
- Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) warned, “This bill’s passage could very well determine the future control of the House of Representatives and the next speaker.”
- Concerns over lack of votes within the House GOP to pass the bill emerged, raising fears of a looming government shutdown by midnight Friday.
A motion to vacate, a drastic measure typically reserved as a final resort against top leadership, gained attention following past upheavals within the Republican ranks, like the removal of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Rift Widens Within GOP
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) didn’t shy away from the fray, publicly advocating for a new speaker and hinting at a potential motion to vacate down the line.
- Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good (R-VA) skirted questions on leadership changes, emphasizing, “This is not about personnel.”
- Speaker Johnson has been rallying support in the lead-up to the vote, emphasizing policy wins and spending cuts secured in the deal.
As tensions escalate, the warning from Freedom Caucus members is clear: the ramifications of this vote could reverberate deep within the Republican Party.
“Enough excuses,” asserts Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), highlighting the risks posed by supporting the bill and the potential implications for the party’s future electoral prospects.
It’s a high-stakes situation, with each GOP member’s vote seen as a pivotal moment that could sway the balance of power and influence the upcoming elections.
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