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House G.O.P. Revolt Blocks Pentagon Bill
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Far-right House Republicans blocked the annual defense policy bill to pressure action on a voting restriction bill supported by former President Trump, effectively paralyzing the House for a second week.
- This blockade has challenged Speaker Mike Johnson's ability to unify his majority and advance key legislation on defense, spending, and other issues.
- The voting restriction bill, which aims to tighten mail-in voting and voter ID rules, lacks Senate support despite general GOP backing, leading to intraparty conflict over legislative priorities.
- Trump has insisted on passing the voting bill before moving on, with some conservative Republicans refusing to consider other business until it advances, prompting a standoff on the House floor.
- Speaker Johnson attempted a procedural workaround to combine the voting bill with the defense policy measure after passage, but the impasse remains unresolved.
