House Speaker Mike Johnson’s spending bill has passed, but his presidency faces challenges.
Johnson has only been in the role for less than a month, but he already faces a similar situation to that of his predecessor, Kevin McCarthy. McCarthy was forced to resign after failing to secure enough votes for the presidency.
Johnson’s biggest challenge is the narrow three-vote majority he has in the House. This makes it difficult for him to pass the legislation, as he needs to appease both the moderate and conservative wings of his party.
Last week, Johnson narrowly averted a Thanksgiving government shutdown by passing an interim spending bill. However, this strategy is similar to the one used by McCarthy, which ultimately cost him his job.
House conservatives are frustrated with Johnson’s leadership and are calling for tangible gains from the Republican majority. They particularly oppose consideration of the CJS appropriations bill and the Iran measure, arguing that it is a repeat of past practices.
Johnson has acknowledged the challenge of moving forward on spending cuts with a narrow majority, but has vowed not to allow another stopgap spending measure. If he does, he will break his promise, which could lead to a government shutdown and raise concerns about a challenge to his leadership.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., offered a cheeky response when asked about his advice for Johnson amid these difficulties. With a laugh, he simply wished Johnson “good luck,” leaving reporters amused as he concluded the news conference.
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