Summary
House Speaker Mike Johnson successfully passed a $900 billion defense bill after making deals with several Republicans. Some Republicans warn they will oppose future spending bills if Johnson does not keep his promises. Johnson agreed to support several initiatives, like banning central bank digital currencies and allowing a vote on a bill to stop Congress members from trading stocks.
Key Facts
- House Speaker Mike Johnson helped pass a $900 billion defense authorization bill.
- Johnson made deals with Republicans who threatened to oppose the bill.
- He communicated with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address certain concerns.
- Johnson promised to support a ban on central bank digital currencies in future bills.
- A promise was made to hold a future vote on banning Congress members from trading individual stocks.
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene agreed to vote yes after a promise for a floor vote on her proposed bill next week.
- The procedural vote for the defense bill nearly failed before Johnson and others negotiated support.
- The vote was held open for over an hour to secure enough support.
