Summary
House Speaker Mike Johnson is dealing with tensions within the Republican Party. Some centrist Republicans have pushed for a vote on extending the Affordable Care Act's tax credits, which conservatives oppose. This disagreement has led to internal conflicts and challenges in the House.
Key Facts
- Mike Johnson is the Speaker of the House and a Republican from Louisiana.
- Some Republicans are upset with Johnson for not allowing a vote on extending ACA tax credits.
- Four Republican representatives signed a petition to force a vote on this issue.
- Conservatives in the party do not want to support the ACA.
- Rep. Eric Burlison expressed frustration with fellow Republicans supporting the petition.
- Johnson claims he hasn't lost control of the House, despite the disagreements.
- Rep. Greg Steube mentioned the challenges Johnson faces with a narrow majority.
- The Senate plans to use the petition to create a bipartisan bill, needing Democrat support to pass in the House.
