{"id":2346085,"date":"2024-09-26T04:14:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T08:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-johnson-survives-budget-fight-but-future-in-leadership-less-certain-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-26T04:15:42","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T08:15:42","slug":"mike-johnson-survives-budget-fight-but-future-in-leadership-less-certain-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-johnson-survives-budget-fight-but-future-in-leadership-less-certain-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Mike Johnson survives budget fight, but future in leadership less certain &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"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\">28<\/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%2Fmike-johnson-survives-budget-fight-but-future-in-leadership-less-certain-washington-examiner%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=2346085&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--><p>Speaker Mike Johnson \u200d(R-LA) is facing challenges in \u2063maintaining his leadership position after navigating \u2062a recent government\u2062 funding crisis. The House passed a short-term\u200d funding extension,\u2063 which avoided a shutdown but was criticized \u2062for\u2062 having more Democratic than Republican support. \u2064This has raised doubts among some GOP members \u200babout Johnson&#8217;s ability to retain his role, particularly if Republicans secure their House majority in the upcoming elections.<\/p>\n<p>Critics, including\u2064 Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), suggest that Johnson may need Donald Trump&#8217;s endorsement to solidify his position. The recent funding bill passed with a significant\u2062 number of \u200dRepublican &#8220;no&#8221; votes, indicating discontent within the party. Although Johnson&#8217;s leadership is \u200cnot immediately threatened, the situation mirrors past challenges\u200d faced by ex-Speaker \u200cKevin McCarthy, \u200dwho was ousted after similar dynamics with Democratic cooperation. <\/p>\n<p>While some lawmakers believe it is too early to predict Johnson&#8217;s fate, \u2062the pressure from hard-right \u2063members and the necessity for bipartisan support \u2064could complicate his leadership moving forward.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Mike Johnson survives budget fight, but future in leadership less certain<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1769618\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/2984545\/house-democrats-move-save-johnson-motion-vacate-dead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>faces a perilous path <\/a>to retaining his role in leadership as some Republicans express disapproval over how he handled a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/analysis-congress-punts-its-most-consequential-tasks-to-december-with-little-plan-and-worsening-gridlock\/\" title=\"ANALYSIS: Congress Punts Its Most Consequential Tasks To December With Little Plan And Worsening Gridlock\">government funding fight<\/a> this month.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Congress passed a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3162397\/house-republicans-save-act-clean-stopgap-spending-bill-shutdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><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><\/a> in government funding on Wednesday, temporarily avoiding a shutdown as Washington shifts its attention to the November election.&nbsp;But the measure passed with more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3162642\/johnson-spending-proposal-reaction-gop-democrats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Democratic than Republican votes<\/a>, prompting criticism from members of his right flank.<\/p>\n<p>Now some lawmakers are doubting Johnson has the votes to remain speaker should Republicans hold on to their House majority next year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I think it would take Trump&rsquo;s endorsement to do that,&rdquo; said Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who initiated a failed attempt to oust Johnson in May. &ldquo;So, I expect Mike to spend a lot of time with Trump.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The criticism comes after the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dems-quash-rand-pauls-amendment-to-freeze-u-s-aid-to-palestinian-authority\/\" title=\"Dems block Rand Paul&#039;s bid to halt U.S. aid to Palestinian Authority\">short-term spending bill passed<\/a> in a 341-82 vote, with all &ldquo;no&rdquo; votes cast by Republicans. The bill did receive a majority of GOP votes, one litmus test within his conference for whether legislation should be brought to the floor.<\/p>\n<p>But Johnson faces a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-backs-off-15-minimum-wage-as-virus-relief-plan-takes-shape\/\" title=\"Biden Backs Off  Minimum Wage As Virus Relief Plan Takes Shape\">razor-thin majority<\/a> that is expected to be about as small if Republicans retain control in November, and even marginal opposition can block his candidacy.<\/p>\n<p>Although the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/weekend-media-wrap-vol-36-what-you-missed-if-you-werent-glued-to-the-sunday-shows\/\" title=\"Weekend Media Recap: Highlights from the Sunday Shows You Need to Know\">latest funding bill<\/a> has not sparked an effort to remove Johnson, ex-Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted for similarly relying on Democrats to pass a continuing resolution. In this latest episode, hard-liners wanted a proof-of-citizenship voting bill attached to an extension in government funding, but Johnson, initially supportive of the idea, backed away once a vote on it failed on the House floor.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;To need liberal Democrat support on anything is a move back,&rdquo; Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), who voted against the funding bill, told the <em>Washington Examiner.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Still, Norman said, it&rsquo;s &ldquo;too early&rdquo; to know what it could mean for the future of Johnson&rsquo;s leadership, a sentiment echoed by other lawmakers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Johnson has already survived one attempt to remove him from the speakership over a series of must-pass bills he negotiated with the Democrats. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) joined with Massie to initiate the vote at the time. <\/p>\n<p>But Johnson, relying on the goodwill of House Democrats and the backing of former President Donald Trump, survived easily. Before that, it took McCarthy 14 rounds to become speaker at the beginning of the current Congress. He was removed from his perch less than a year later.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Is this a favorite thing to talk about? I have no idea,&rdquo; Greene said on Wednesday. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ll tell you straight up: People are sick and tired of the drama here in this place and the drama it puts in their lives, and that&rsquo;s how I feel and I&rsquo;m going home.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Other Republicans rejected the idea that Johnson&rsquo;s speakership was in trouble over the funding bill&rsquo;s passage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;He&rsquo;s going to do the right thing, and I don&rsquo;t think you get punished in the end for doing the right thing,&rdquo; House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) said ahead of the vote. &ldquo;So I think he&rsquo;ll be fine.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The speaker&rsquo;s office didn&rsquo;t respond to a request for comment by the <em>Washington Examiner.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1769618\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1769618\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mike Johnson navigates budget issues, but his leadership future is uncertain<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2640,"featured_media":2346086,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hawley-johnson-reca-radiation-1024x591.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[41753,5191,34218,32603,32076],"class_list":["post-2346085","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-budget-fight","tag-leadership","tag-mike-johnson","tag-political-news","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hawley-johnson-reca-radiation-1024x591.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2346085","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=2346085"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2346085\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2346086"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2346085"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2346085"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2346085"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}