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Two Democrats, in highly unusual move, cross the aisle to save GOP bills

Two Democrats, in highly unusual move, cross the aisle to save GOP bills

Summary

Two Democratic members of Congress voted with Republicans to approve a set of bills supported by the GOP. This helped stop some conservative Republicans from blocking the vote and allowed Speaker Mike Johnson’s plans for the week to move forward.

Key Facts

  • Two Democrats joined Republicans to advance GOP-backed bills.
  • The vote passed with a tally of 210 in favor and 208 against.
  • Five Republicans voted against the bills, showing some dissent.
  • Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) was leading the agenda that the bills were part of.
  • This kind of cross-party voting is uncommon.
  • The move prevented conservatives from blocking the vote.
  • Representatives Jared Golden and another Democrat were part of the cross-party votes.
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