Summary
The article discusses frustrations among Republican lawmakers over the House of Representatives' limited legislative activity in 2025. Speaker Mike Johnson was criticized for the infrequent House sessions, with some Republicans feeling their agenda has stalled. The article highlights discontent with the lack of progress on key issues, despite some legislative successes claimed by Republicans.
Key Facts
- The House of Representatives had a limited number of voting days in 2025.
- Speaker Mike Johnson's strategy of keeping the House out during a government shutdown contributed to this limited schedule.
- Johnson argues the House accomplished its task by passing a clean government funding measure.
- Republicans passed the "Working Families Tax Cut" and codified 70 of President Trump’s executive orders.
- Lawmakers returned from a two-month break to an agenda of internal conflicts and unpassed bills.
- Some Republicans are frustrated by the lack of progress since a major bill was passed.
- Appropriations bills remain unpassed after the government shutdown.
- Democrats have gained control over discussions on Affordable Care Act subsidies, which will expire at the end of the year.
