House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) speakership could be in danger as the GOP conference revolts against negotiated government funding legislation that includes billions of dollars in additional spending and unrelated provisions tucked into the thousand-page document.
The continuing resolution would extend current government funding levels until mid-March 2025 while also tacking on an extra $110.5 billion in disaster aid and economic assistance for farmers — provisions that several Republicans have criticized for not including spending cuts elsewhere to offset the costs.
Although a vote on the CR is expected in the next few days, outrage among members could remain high and spill over into January 2025 — raising concerns for Johnson as he hopes to lock up support for speakership elections on Jan. 3.
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