Challenges in Merging Foreign Aid Bills
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges in merging separate foreign aid bills for Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine as some Republican representatives oppose the plan, potentially requiring Democratic support. Reps. Andy Biggs and Marjorie Taylor Greene are against the rule, with Biggs criticizing the merging of the bills and Greene accusing Johnson of caving to Democrats. Johnson will need to work with Democrats to pass the rule due to a slim Republican majority. Rep. Thomas Massie announced he is cosponsoring Greene's motion to vacate the Speaker.
Key Points
- House Speaker Mike Johnson facing challenges in merging foreign aid bills for Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine
- Republican representatives Andy Biggs and Marjorie Taylor Greene oppose the plan
- Johnson may need Democratic support due to a slim Republican majority
- Rep. Thomas Massie cosponsoring Greene's motion to vacate the Speaker
Cons
- Facing opposition from some Republican representatives
- Potential need for Democratic support to pass the rule