House Freedom Caucus Comes Out Against Speaker Johnson’s Stopgap Spending Plan Just Before Vote
Is the honeymoon period already over for Speaker of the House Mike Johnson?
It might be too early to say that, but it’s not too early to say that he’s already facing some critical scrutiny from the same conservative group that helped oust the last speaker.
In a statement Tuesday morning, the House Freedom Caucus railed against a resolution introduced by Johnson aiming to avert a government shutdown — while stopping just short of criticizing Johnson himself.
“The House Freedom Caucus opposes the proposed ‘clean’ Continuing Resolution as it contains no spending reductions, no border security, and not a single meaningful win for the American People,” the caucus said.
Those were similar to some of the issues (spending too much spending, working with bad-faith Democrats and forgoing “America First” lawmaking) that the Freedom Caucus had with former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who was removed from that post last month.
“Republicans must stop negotiating against ourselves over fears of what the Senate may do with the promise ‘roll over today and we’ll fight tomorrow,’” the lawmakers said.
The Freedom Caucus did end the statement with an endorsement — though perhaps not a ringing one — of Johnson.
“While we remain committed to working with Speaker Johnson, we need bold change,” it said.
HFC Official Position on CR: No More “Rolling Over Today To Fight Tomorrow” pic.twitter.com/8rE2VbRCbe
— House Freedom Caucus (@freedomcaucus) November 14, 2023
On Monday, Johnson announced a two-step continuing resolution plan in place to avoid a government shutdown.
First, four appropriations bills would be extended until Jan. 19, and then the remaining eight bills would be extended until Feb. 2.
“This new model will finally change the long-established, unlawful dynamics of government funding,” the speaker’s office said in a news release. “The Two-Step CR extending beyond the end of the calendar year will ensure that the House is no longer forced to vote on the eve of the holidays on trillions of dollars in federal spending encompassed within bloated, thousand-page spending bills that few people have read.”
One sore spot with Johnson’s plan, according to Texas Rep. Chip Roy, is that it doesn’t include anything to address the crisis at the nation’s southern border.
“It’s absurd that we’re continuing to fund [the Department of Homeland Security despite its ongoing issues],” Roy said, according to The Hill. “Mike ought to know better, and Republicans who are thinking about supporting this ought to know better.”
Rep. Scott Perry, the Freedom Caucus chairman, made it crystal clear that his caucus would not budge on this matter.
“I will not support a status quo that fails to acknowledge fiscal irresponsibility, and changes absolutely nothing while emboldening a do-nothing Senate and a fiscally illiterate President,” the Pennsylvania Republican said in a post on X.
I will not support a status quo that fails to acknowledge fiscal irresponsibility, and changes absolutely nothing while emboldening a do-nothing Senate and a fiscally illiterate President.
— RepScottPerry (@RepScottPerry) November 13, 2023
A vote on the plan was expected Tuesday.
Without a deal in place, the government is on track to shut down at 12:01 a.m. ET Saturday.
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The honeymoon period for Speaker of the House Mike Johnson may already be over, as he faces scrutiny from the conservative House Freedom Caucus. This group, which played a role in ousting the previous speaker, Kevin McCarthy, expressed opposition to Johnson’s proposed resolution to avert a government shutdown. While they did not directly criticize Johnson, they highlighted their concerns about the resolution lacking spending reductions and border security measures, similar to their issues with McCarthy. However, the Freedom Caucus did endorse Johnson, though with a call for bold change.
Johnson’s two-step plan to avoid a government shutdown has received mixed reactions. While it aims to address the long-established dynamics of government funding, it has drawn criticism for not addressing the crisis at the nation’s southern border. Texas Rep. Chip Roy expressed his dissatisfaction with the plan, stating that funding the Department of Homeland Security without addressing its ongoing issues is absurd. Rep. Scott Perry, the Freedom Caucus chairman, also voiced his opposition, emphasizing the need for fiscal responsibility and change.
The vote on Johnson’s plan was expected to take place on Tuesday, with the possibility of a government shutdown looming if no deal is reached. The House Freedom Caucus’s opposition adds pressure to Johnson’s leadership and raises questions about his ability to navigate the challenges ahead.
As Speaker of the House, Johnson plays a crucial role in shaping legislation and representing the interests of the American people. The scrutiny and challenges he faces early on in his tenure will test his leadership skills and ability to bring about meaningful change. It remains to be seen how Johnson will respond to these hurdles and address the concerns raised by the conservative House Freedom Caucus.
In the world of politics, the honeymoon period for a new leader can be short-lived. The true test lies in how they navigate through criticism, address the concerns of their constituents, and enact meaningful reforms. Speaker Mike Johnson now faces this test, and only time will tell if he can maintain the support and confidence of his colleagues and the American people.
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