Earmarks in $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill

Speaker Mike Johnson reportedly gave almost every Democrat an earmark in exchange for their votes for a $1.2 trillion spending bill. House Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries secured a major victory for Democrats in exchange for their votes. Earmarks were increased for Democrats' home districts in the Transportation spending bill.

House Republicans spar over spending bill and Speaker’s position

Rep. Thomas Massie told Speaker Mike Johnson that he would cosponsor Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s motion to vacate the chair after a spending bill was pushed through against the objections of House Republicans. The motion is not privileged, but could trigger a vote at any time.

Political Criticism in West Virginia

West Virginia conservative Derrick Evans criticizes Rep. Carol Miller for voting in favor of a $1.2 trillion spending bill, calling her an 'undocumented Democrat' and questioning her Republican credentials. He highlights various controversial aspects of the bill and expresses disappointment in Miller's decision.

House Passes $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill

The House of Representatives narrowly passed a $1.2 trillion federal spending package along bipartisan lines to avoid a government shutdown. Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced a motion to vacate the Speaker, blaming Rep. Mike Johnson for betraying the House GOP Conference. The Senate will consider the bill next.

Passing of $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill

The GOP-led House passed a $1.2 trillion spending bill with more votes from Democrats than Republicans. There is criticism about the late release of the bill and concerns about reckless spending and lack of transparency.

House Speaker Mike Johnson's Handling of $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to potentially strip the gavel from Speaker Mike Johnson for violating rules in passing a $1.2 trillion spending bill. The motion is not privileged, similar to one used by Rep. Matt Gaetz in 2023 to end Kevin McCarthy's speakership. Johnson violated the Hastert Rule by passing the bill without majority support from House Republicans.

Homeland Security Spending Bill and Immigration Policies

The spending bill for homeland security includes funding for assisting mass migration and providing services to illegal aliens, with both Democrats and pro-establishment Republicans supporting it. The bill also increases the annual inflow of H-2B visa workers and does not include curbs on white-collar visa programs. While the bill has some concessions for the GOP's populist wing, it ultimately favors pro-migration policies. Democrats celebrate defeating GOP priorities in the bill and securing additional funding for migration-related programs.

House of Representatives' push to pass $1.2 trillion spending bill

Fox News reports on the House of Representatives' efforts to pass a $1.2 trillion spending bill to avoid a government shutdown before Friday night. The article delves into the use of parliamentary tools like 'discharge petitions' and 'defeating the previous question' to fund the government and provide aid to Ukraine.

House of Representatives $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill

House of Representatives working to pass $1.2 trillion spending bill to avoid government shutdown. House conservatives criticize the term 'minibus' for being misleading.

Controversy Surrounding $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill

Sen. Mike Lee warns against voting for the $1.2 trillion spending bill released in the dead of the night due to lack of proper review and debate. The bill includes controversial allocations for Pentagon climate change initiatives, a new FBI headquarters, and restrictions on funding for the U.N. Relief and Works Agency.

Congressional Spending Bill

Congress to vote on a $1.2 trillion spending bill, introduced at 3:00 a.m., with Speaker Mike Johnson using procedural tactics to advance it. Conservatives express frustration over lack of wins in the bill, with concerns about border provisions. Government shutdown possible if bill is not passed by Saturday. Lack of input from rank-and-file members raises concerns.

Constitutionality of President Joe Biden's $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill

A federal judge in Texas ruled that President Joe Biden's $1.7 trillion spending bill passed by Democrats in 2022 is unconstitutional due to the Quorum Clause violation. The ruling may impact Biden's immigration programs and could halt the spending of taxpayer money.