Speaker Johnson pledges to support spending deal to avoid gov’t shutdown
OAN’s Chloe Hauxwell
1:32 PM – Friday, January 12, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson has confirmed that the Lower Chamber will move forward with the spending deal brokered with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
On Friday, Johnson (R-La.) spoke with reporters. There, he said that Congress will follow the topline spending agreement announced on Sunday.
This has caused some tension within the Republican Party because the agreement is similar to the one that led to Representative Kevin McCarthy‘s (R-Calif.) ouster.
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has said it comes down to how the money is spent, not how much is being agreed to.
She did warn Johnson about including more funding for Ukraine aid, saying that Republicans don’t have to settle to get border security.
Johnson explained the deal includes major cuts.
“The top line agreement includes hard one concession to cut more billions, as you know from the IRS giveaway and the COVID era slush funds. And, it replaces accounting gimmicks from the prior FRA agreement,” he said. “And it brings Congress much closer to regular order, which is our big commitment here.”
The speaker went on to say he has spoken with many members from across the GOP conference, saying he is keeping his commitment to decentralize the speaker’s office.
Congress will now have to agree on the appropriations process in order to move forward with a vote.
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How does House Speaker Mike Johnson defend the spending deal, and what are some of its key features?
House Speaker Mike Johnson has announced that the Lower Chamber will proceed with the spending deal negotiated with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. In a statement to reporters on Friday, Johnson (R-La.) confirmed that Congress will adhere to the topline spending agreement that was announced on Sunday.
However, this decision has caused some tension within the Republican Party, as the agreement bears similarities to the one that led to Representative Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) removal from the speakership. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) expressed concerns about how the funds will be allocated, emphasizing that the focus should be on border security rather than increasing funding for Ukraine aid.
Johnson defended the deal, highlighting that it includes significant budget cuts. He stated, “The top-line agreement includes a hard-won concession to cut billions, as you know from the IRS giveaway and the COVID era slush funds. And, it replaces accounting gimmicks from the prior FRA agreement. And it brings Congress much closer to regular order, which is our big commitment here.”
Furthermore, Johnson assured that he had consulted numerous members of the GOP conference and emphasized his commitment to decentralizing the speaker’s office. To proceed with a vote, Congress will now need to agree on the appropriations process.
The decision to move forward with the spending deal raises important questions about the direction and priorities of the Republican Party. While some members are concerned about the allocation of funds, others see the deal as a step towards regular order and fiscal responsibility.
The outcome of the appropriations process and subsequent vote will determine whether this spending agreement will be ratified. As the situation unfolds, it will be crucial to closely monitor the reactions and actions of key stakeholders within the Republican Party.
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