Freedom Caucus Tanks Bill In Move To Menace Johnson

The Hill reports:

A band of House conservatives tanked a procedural vote Wednesday in a rebellion against the spending deal Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) struck with Democrats, which members of the right flank have sharply criticized.

Thirteen Republicans joined with Democrats to vote against the rule for a trio of bills, preventing the chamber from debating and voting on the measures — which are unrelated to spending. The final tally was 203-216. Republican leadership canceled an afternoon vote series following the revolt.

Asked if conservatives will continue to tank rules as a sign of opposition against Johnson’s spending deal, Rep. Bob Good said, “My hope is to persuade the Speaker and the leadership and the entire Republican conference to not follow through with the deal as it’s been announced.”

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