Johnson Reaches Spending Deal with Democrats, Faces Backlash from Conservatives
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House Speaker Mike Johnson reached a tentative spending deal with Democrats, similar to the deal that led to Kevin McCarthy's ouster.
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Nearly a dozen Republicans have criticized Johnson's deal as a "total failure" and Johnson could face a motion to vacate.
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Political consultants say Johnson may face threats to his career and speakership over the deal.
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Another motion to vacate against a House Speaker could hurt the GOP by making them seem unable to govern.
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Some think the conservative faction may just complain rather than actually filing a motion, to avoid losing power.