House GOP Divided Over Johnson's Spending Deal With Democrats
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House Republicans are unhappy with Speaker Mike Johnson's $1.66 trillion spending deal with Democrats, saying he conceded too much ground. This backlash is reminiscent of what sunk previous Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
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Conservatives like Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Bob Good slam the deal for not securing the border or cutting spending, with Good saying "At some point, having the House majority has to matter."
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However, some Republicans like Mitch McConnell defend Johnson, saying urgent national security needs require Congress to act quickly on appropriations.
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The deal sets top-line discretionary spending levels to help Congress pass 12 appropriations bills and avert a shutdown. Missing an April deadline could trigger automatic cuts.
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Johnson faces a delicate balancing act with a slim GOP majority, but some Democratic support for the deal could help offset negative Republican votes.