MTG joins NDAA conference committee after McCarthy agreement.
Speaker McCarthy Offers Rep. Greene a Spot on Defense Bill Conference Committee
In a strategic move to secure Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s vote on this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has extended an enticing offer. He has granted Greene a coveted position on the House and Senate conference committee for the defense bill.
A conference committee, consisting of members from both the House and Senate, is tasked with resolving discrepancies in major legislation like the NDAA. Notably, the Republican-led House recently passed the NDAA, incorporating several culture war provisions that are unlikely to be included in the version approved by the Democrat-controlled Senate.
Greene’s Stance and McCarthy’s Strategic Move
Despite the presence of these provisions, Greene had initially planned to vote against the NDAA. However, McCarthy, facing a slim majority and unable to afford losing more than four Republicans, made a compelling offer to Greene. He promised her a spot on the conference committee in exchange for her vote on the bill.
Confirming McCarthy’s offer, Greene stated, “I requested Marjorie to be able to serve to be able to work on, she has a number of issues that she cares about the military, and she agreed to be able to serve on that.”
Greene’s Growing Alliance with McCarthy
Since their speakership battle, Greene has emerged as a staunch ally of McCarthy. During that time, she actively rallied support for him among hard-line conservative holdouts. Additionally, she played a crucial role in garnering votes for the debt ceiling bill, expressing her dissatisfaction with members of the House Freedom Caucus who obstructed floor proceedings due to their grievances with the handling of the debt ceiling issue.
Despite facing expulsion from the Freedom Caucus before the July 4 recess, Greene has found unwavering support from McCarthy. He has gone above and beyond to demonstrate his backing, including hosting a fundraiser for the Georgia Republican.
The Next Steps for the NDAA
The Senate is scheduled to vote on their version of the NDAA later this month. Subsequently, the two chambers will convene in conference to reconcile their differences and finalize the NDAA.
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