Summary
A few centrist Republicans in the House joined Democrats to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits for three years. This move was against the wishes of the House Speaker, Mike Johnson. However, the measure is likely to face challenges in the Senate.
Key Facts
- Some centrist Republicans in the House helped Democrats get enough signatures to vote on extending ACA tax credits.
- The proposal is for a three-year extension of the ACA tax credits.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson did not support this move by the centrists.
- The measure can be delayed in the House for seven days but is expected to face resistance in the Senate.
- Centrist Republicans and Democrats had been working on a compromise but were unable to agree.
- Republicans have opposed similar measures in the Senate previously.
- Moderates in the GOP have been trying to get a vote on their version of the ACA subsidy extension without success.
- Some GOP moderates felt the leadership rejected their request for a compromise vote, leading to frustration and the eventual signing of the Democratic petition.
