Five Far-Right Reps Sink GOP’s Defense Funding Bill

The Messenger reports:

Amid a chaotic scene and shouts of “regular order!” on the House floor Tuesday, a small faction of ultraconservatives blocked House consideration of a GOP defense spending bill as fractured Republicans brought the country closer to a government shutdown.

The vote underscored how House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is losing control of his conference. The chaos in recent weeks has led some ultraconservatives to consider a vote to remove McCarthy from his leadership post.

A House vote on a procedural rule that would have allowed amendments and debate on the defense appropriations bill failed, 212-214.

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Rep. Mike Garcia, joined by other GOP veterans, reacts to failed DOD vote:

“Our inability to bring this package to a floor vote because of these 5 individuals who decided to put their personal agendas ahead of the basic requirements of our troops is extremely upsetting to us.” pic.twitter.com/KmyuLWY63w

— Cami Mondeaux (@cami_mondeaux) September 19, 2023

“Order!” “Regular order!”

House Democrats appear to be taunting the Republican majority, who still do not have the votes to move forward with a procedural vote that would allow them to pass a spending bill — several minutes after the vote time technically expired. pic.twitter.com/cpfPm7gAvl

— The Recount (@therecount) September 19, 2023

214-212: In a major defeat for Republican leadership, the House just voted DOWN the rule that would have allowed it to pass a Pentagon funding bill. Five Republicans voted with Democrats.

Defense funding has typically been among the easiest things for the House GOP to pass. pic.twitter.com/VPu7BnM2LP

— The Recount (@therecount) September 19, 2023

The GOP “no” votes on the rule for the Pentagon funding bill:
• Dan Bishop (NC)
• Andy Biggs (AZ)
• Ken Buck (CO)
• Ralph Norman (SC)
• Matt Rosendale (MT)

— The Recount (@therecount) September 19, 2023