{"id":2147440,"date":"2024-01-12T12:07:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T17:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/speaker-johnson-says-top-line-spending-deal-remains-after-conservatives-push-him-to-back-out\/"},"modified":"2024-01-12T12:10:55","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T17:10:55","slug":"speaker-johnson-says-top-line-spending-deal-remains-after-conservatives-push-him-to-back-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/speaker-johnson-says-top-line-spending-deal-remains-after-conservatives-push-him-to-back-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Speaker Johnson affirms commitment to spending deal despite conservative pressure"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fspeaker-johnson-says-top-line-spending-deal-remains-after-conservatives-push-him-to-back-out%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2147440&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>House Speaker \u2064Mike Johnson Stands Firm on Spending Deal Despite Conservative Opposition<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) announced that the\u200c top-line \u2063spending deal he forged with Senate Democrats would\u2064 remain intact even after conservative Republicans pressed the party leader to\u2062 back out of the \u2064agreement.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>During a press conference on Friday, Johnson assured reporters \u2064that the bipartisan spending deal was still on\u200b track. He emphasized that they were actively \u2062working on the\u2062 next steps and a robust \u2063appropriations process.<\/p>\n<p>This announcement comes \u2062after \u200ca group of hard-line House Republicans met with Johnson to express \u2062their opposition to the $1.66 trillion agreement he brokered \u200dwith Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). These conservatives threatened to withhold their support for \u2062any spending \u2063legislation, just one week before a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-calls-on-congress-to-move-forward-on-raising-debt-ceiling\/\" title=\"Biden Calls On Congress To \u2018Move Forward\u2019 On Raising Debt Ceiling\">potential government shutdown<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the pressure, \u2064Johnson revealed\u200c that he had consulted \u200bwith \u2062lawmakers across the GOP conference and ultimately decided to maintain the bipartisan agreement. \u2063He acknowledged the importance of receiving\u200b feedback from members and emphasized his commitment to decentralizing the \u200cspeaker&#8217;s office and making the process more member-driven.<\/p>\n<p>The government is facing a partial shutdown in seven\u2064 days if \u200dno spending legislation \u2063is passed, leading to a lapse in funding for several federal agencies. Johnson and Schumer unveiled the proposal last \u200dSunday, which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-city-parties-to-be-surveilled-by-police-drones-this-weekend-igniting-privacy-debate\/\" title=\"NYC parties to be monitored by police drones, sparking privacy debate.\">immediately faced backlash<\/a> from conservative lawmakers who believed it did not go far \u200cenough in reducing government spending.<\/p>\n<p>While some conservatives vowed to reject\u2063 the spending deal, centrist Republicans supported the agreement, causing\u200d a divide within the party.\u200b Tensions escalated on Friday when Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) engaged in a heated exchange with Reps. Matt Gaetz \u2063(R-FL) and\u2062 Byron Donalds (R-FL) on the House floor.<\/p>\n<p>Donalds expressed his disagreement with Johnson&#8217;s decision, calling it a &#8220;bad move.&#8221;\u2062 He argued that securing the border was crucial and criticized the \u200cperceived lack\u2064 of action from President Joe Biden.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson met with conservatives over the course of two days to\u2062 discuss the spending \u200ddeal. Some lawmakers claimed that Johnson had agreed to revise the agreement in \u200cexchange \u200dfor a lower top-line number. However, \u200dJohnson clarified that \u2063nothing\u2064 had \u200cbeen finalized yet.<\/p>\n<p>Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good \u2064(R-VA) stated that discussions\u2063 with the \u2064speaker would continue, especially as lawmakers worked on advancing appropriations bills.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200c deadline for passing the first\u200b batch of appropriations bills is January 19, after which federal agencies could face a funding lapse and trigger\u2062 a partial government shutdown. The second deadline is set for February 2.<\/p>\n<p>Several Republicans have suggested the idea of a stopgap measure to extend government\u200b funding until \u2062early March, providing\u200b negotiators with more time. However,\u200b Johnson has not indicated \u2064whether\u2062 he \u2062would bring such a \u2063measure\u200d to the floor.<\/p>\n<p>Good and a few other conservatives have proposed a \u200bcontinuing resolution\u2063 that would implement 1% \u2062cuts across the board until the next\u2063 fiscal year in September. On the other hand, Senate Republicans have \u2064suggested a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/congress-skirts-nationwide-economic-catastrophe-after-last-minute-agreement-to-lift-debt-ceiling\/\" title=\"Congress Skirts Nationwide Economic Catastrophe After Last-Minute Agreement To Lift Debt Ceiling\">short-term extension<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click \u2062here to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Speaker Johnson defend the bipartisan agreement and stress the importance of compromise and working across party lines to deliver results \u2062for the American people<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2063And programs. The current spending deal\u2064 includes funding for key areas such as defense, healthcare,\u2063 education, and\u200c infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>Conservative opposition\u200c to\u200b the deal stems from concerns over the size of the spending \u2063package and the potential impact\u200d on the national debt. They argue\u2063 that the agreement does not do enough to \u200baddress long-term fiscal sustainability and prioritize conservative principles of smaller government \u200dand fiscal responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>However, Speaker Johnson defended\u200d the bipartisan agreement, highlighting the need to \u200ckeep the government running \u2062and avoid a damaging shutdown. He stressed\u200c the importance of\u200d compromise and working across party\u2062 lines to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/three-things-to-know-about-the-united-auto-workers-strike\/\" title=\"Key points about the United Auto Workers strike: \n\n1. Ongoing strike by United Auto Workers.\n2. Impacts major automakers in the United States.\n3. Demands include better wages, job security, and healthcare benefits.\">find \u200bcommon ground<\/a> and deliver results for the\u200c American people.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson&#8217;s decision to stand firm on the spending deal reflects his commitment to effective governance and the willingness to make tough\u200b decisions in the face of opposition. By maintaining the agreement,\u200c he sends a message of\u200c unity and stability to\u200d the public, \u200bassuring them that their elected representatives are working towards the best interests of the nation.<\/p>\n<p>The Speaker also expressed his commitment\u2063 to improving the legislature&#8217;s\u200b internal processes \u200dand promoting a more inclusive and member-driven decision-making process. This approach aims to address concerns \u200bfrom within the Republican\u200d Party and\u2062 ensure that all voices are heard and considered in the decision-making process.<\/p>\n<p>As the countdown to a potential government shutdown continues, it\u200b is crucial for lawmakers to find common ground, prioritize the needs \u200bof the \u200dAmerican people, and pass necessary spending legislation. Speaker\u200c Johnson&#8217;s unwavering support for the bipartisan deal demonstrates his determination \u200bto uphold his \u2062responsibilities and fulfill his duty\u200b as the leader of the House.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, House Speaker Mike Johnson has\u2063 stood firm on the spending deal despite conservative opposition. His decision reflects a commitment to \u200beffective\u2064 governance and the\u2064 belief in the importance of compromise and bipartisanship. As \u200bthe deadline for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-veterans-press-conservatives-to-separate-spending-demands-from-defense-appropriations\/\" title=\"GOP veterans urge conservatives to detach spending demands from defense appropriations.\">potential government shutdown approaches<\/a>, it is crucial for lawmakers to prioritize the needs of the \u2062nation and work together \u2063to pass essential spending legislation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) confirmed that the spending deal he made with Senate Democrats would stay unchanged, despite pressure from conservative Republicans. Johnson assured reporters on Friday that the agreement&#8217;s top-line would remain intact, and they were currently organizing their next steps while striving for progress<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2640,"featured_media":2315279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2147440","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2147440","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2640"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2147440"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2147440\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2315279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2147440"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2147440"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2147440"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}