House GOP leaders race to end conservative revolt
House GOP leadership is struggling to overcome a conservative revolt that has stalled legislative business. Rebels are demanding action on the SAVE America Act and border security, complicating Speaker Mike Johnson's agenda.
Why it matters
The internal party conflict threatens the passage of essential government funding and other legislative priorities ahead of the midterm elections.
House GOP leaders face a pivotal test Tuesday as they try to break a conservative revolt that has paralyzed the House floor for weeks. The rebellion, including several dozen Republicans, has repeatedly forced House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to pull votes on key legislation, grinding House business to a halt just months before the November midterm elections. Conservatives say they're blocking procedural votes until the Senate passes the stalled SAVE America Act and House GOP leadership allows a vote on sweeping border security legislation. Neither demand appears close to being met amid GOP divisions, raising questions about whether Johnson can advance any major legislation this week. TRUMP-ALIGNED HOUSE HOLDOUTS ACCUSED OF HOLDING 'LIFE-SAVING' VETERANS BILL 'HOSTAGE' OVER SAVE AMERICA ACT Vice President JD Vance had planned to attend Republicans’ conference meeting on Tuesday but postponed the visit to a later date, Politico first reported.
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