This week, the House of Representatives rejected a procedural vote for the first time in over two decades, in response to a debt deal cut between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden. Members of the House Freedom Caucus, along with Rep. Matt Gaetz, expressed their anger over the deal by gathering on the Capitol steps after voting. The vote has caused concern among lawmakers and reporters, as it could lead to all Republican legislation coming to a standstill.
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is facing criticism from members of the House Freedom Caucus over a budget deal he struck with President Joe Biden. Members of the group are considering using a motion to vacate the chair, which would allow any member of Congress to force a vote to remove the speaker, as a way to pressure McCarthy to allow members to amend the bill. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) said Tuesday that "there's going to be a reckoning" about the deal, and Bishop suggested the motion is inescapable.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced that the U.S. will run out of money to meet its obligations on June 5, 2023, if Congress does not raise or suspend the debt limit. The House Freedom Caucus has demanded that Yellen provide documentation and data to back up her announcement. President Joe Biden and Republican lawmakers now have more time to reach an agreement on a budget deal that lifts the debt ceiling.
House Republicans have proposed a plan to tackle the debt ceiling and roll back President Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, which has been met with criticism from both sides of the aisle. The proposal, which is unlikely to become law, includes cutting student debt relief, Covid-19 funds, climate change funding, and capping discretionary spending. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has said the proposal "would be a major step backward for the American people and our economy."
House Republican leaders and key negotiators are refusing to publicly release details about the side deals made by Kevin McCarthy in order to secure the…
Tensions are running high in the House GOP conference as lawmakers are still in the dark about the promises Speaker Kevin McCarthy made to his…