Johnson Vows House Will Stay for $95 Billion Budget Vote as GOP Defections Threaten Agenda
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 20
Johnson Vows House Will Stay for $95 Billion Budget Vote as GOP Defections Threaten Agenda
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 20
Summary
Mike Johnson said the House will not leave Washington early even if Republicans fail a Tuesday procedural vote needed to advance a stopgap funding bill, a $95 billion budget framework and the annual defense policy bill.
Just 3 GOP defections could sink the rule if all members vote, underscoring the risk for Johnson as conservatives again use procedural votes to press demands.
Eric Burlison said he opposes the budget framework because it lacks spending offsets and language defunding Planned Parenthood, while Trump urged Republicans to back the plan and said it would include as much election legislation as possible.
The package comes in a compressed final week before the August recess, with GOP leaders also trying to move a stock-trading ban and secure $73 billion for defense and intelligence as the Iran war continues.
Rick Scott separately called for Congress to stay in session until a short-term funding bill and the SAVE America Act reach Trump's desk, warning the House and Senate will not overlap again until Sept. 14.