Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich predicted Friday that House Speaker Mike Johnson will retain his position despite opposition from within his own party to his efforts to pass a continuing resolution (CR) before Christmas.
Capitol Hill officials, including lawmakers and staffers, told the Daily Caller on Thursday that Johnson may have jeopardized his role by not having a good reception to his original bill. However, Gingrich did not agree with journalist Mark Halperin'smorning meeting'', he said, pointing to the lack of a clear successor to Johnson and his working relationship with President-elect Donald Trump as key factors in Johnson's ability to retain the speaker's gavel. (Related article: The craziest thing that happened was Congress snuck into big Christmas spending)
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“I think the odds are better that he stays on as speaker, because…you know, I got fired after four years. [Former Speaker of the House John] Mr. Beyner became disgusted and resigned. [Former Speaker of the House Paul] ryan quit [Former Speaker of the House Kevin] Mr. McCarthy was removed from office by his caucus,” Mr. Gingrich said. “It's a tough job, but I think you look around and say, 'Well, who's going to replace him?'” Johnson is doing the best he can in an almost impossible situation, and Trump learning how to collaborate with President Trump is calling for raising the debt ceiling. he brings it up. Now I think he has to lighten the burden on Trump as well. “Find the last 20 votes. I'll do whatever you want. I can't find the last 20 votes.”
President Trump on Thursday backed an agreement by House Republican leaders to fund the government through March 2025 and raise the debt ceiling through 2027, after exhausting Johnson's initial stopgap funding. invoice on wednesday. However, members of the House of Representatives rejected The new bill passed Thursday evening on a 233-174 vote, including 38 Republicans, to raise the debt ceiling without significant spending cuts and to eliminate the $110 billion disaster relief bill with no funding offset. He said he was opposed to granting aid.
“More debt. More government. $4 trillion more in credit card spending with zero spending restraints or cuts. A firm no,” said Rep. Chip Roy, Republican of Texas. I wrote X Thursday before the vote.
Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie became the first House Republican to announce in January that he would oppose Johnson's continued appointment as speaker. I'm saying On Wednesday, he said he would “vote for someone else,” but did not say who he would vote for instead.
“I have a few things in mind,” Massey said. “I'm not going to tell you yet.”
Other House Republicans have not announced plans to challenge Johnson for speaker.
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