Posted 1/11/2024, 11:00:00 AM
Speaker Johnson Faces Rebellion in Ranks Over Spending Deal
- Conservative outrage over spending deal fuels speculation that Speaker Johnson could face "motion to vacate" like McCarthy
- Rep. Chip Roy leaves open possibility of moving to oust Johnson if deal is botched and spends too much
- Johnson defends deal as "best possible" with divided Congress, says he's "not concerned" about losing Speakership
- Some GOP don't take ouster threats seriously, but notable voices like Rep. Greene call it "dumbest thing that could happen"
- Johnson faces other challenges like floor rebellion from Freedom Caucus members over spending levels