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Republicans defy Speaker Mike Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA healthcare subsidies

Fitzpatrick joined the petition effort and urged House leadership to allow a floor vote on extending the subsidies.

Republicans defy Speaker Mike Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA healthcare subsidies
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Four moderate Republicans signed a Democratic-backed petition to force a House vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, defying Speaker Mike Johnson. The House separately passed a Republican health care package that leaves the subsidies out.

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Republican representative who signed the discharge petition

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Republican representative who signed the discharge petition

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Michael Lawler
R · NY-17

Republican representative who signed the discharge petition

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

House Speaker resisting an immediate vote on extending ACA subsidies

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Republican representative who voted against the House health care package

House Democratic leader associated with the discharge petition

Republican representative who signed the discharge petition

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Republicans Join Democrats to Seek Vote on Three-Year Obamacare Subsidy Extension

Four House Republicans, including Brian Fitzpatrick, signed a petition seeking a House vote on extending enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies. Left-leaning outlets portray the signatures as forcing Johnson to confront the issue and stress the consequences of expiration. Center outlets largely describe a bipartisan effort to secure a vote, often noting premium concerns and an uncertain path ahead. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the break with Republican leadership, with coverage ranging from a leadership setback to conservative criticism of the signers.

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