Summary
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing criticism from conservative members over a defense bill. They are upset because a promised provision related to digital currency was not included. This is causing tension within the Republican Party as some members plan to vote against the bill.
Key Facts
- House Speaker Mike Johnson made a promise to add a specific provision about digital currency to a defense bill.
- The provision, related to monitoring digital currencies, was meant to be part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
- This provision was not included in the final version of the bill presented to the House.
- Some conservative Republicans, like Rep. Keith Self, are very upset about this exclusion.
- Rep. Chip Roy expressed frustration but noted it's not entirely Speaker Johnson's fault.
- Other Republicans, including Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Michael Cloud, and Greg Steube, plan to vote against the bill.
- House GOP leadership is concerned about having enough support for a procedural vote on the bill.
- If the vote does not have enough support, leaders might need to change their approach to pass the bill.
