Johnson Faces Backlash from Conservatives Over Border Funding Deal, Putting Speakership at Risk
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House Speaker Johnson faces growing conservative backlash over his funding deal with Democrats, with some threatening a motion to vacate.
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Conservatives are frustrated with lack of action on the border crisis and are pushing for a vote on the GOP border security bill.
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Some Freedom Caucus members may start voting down procedural votes to halt House floor action until border demands are met.
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Johnson has dismissed threats of a motion to vacate, saying he has a job to do and will see how things shake out.
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With a slim GOP majority, just a few angry conservatives could put Johnson's speakership in jeopardy, forcing him to rely on Democrats.