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

Lawler signed the petition while saying he did not endorse the Democrats’ bill as written.

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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Michael Lawler
R · NY-17

Republican representative who signed the discharge petition

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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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Mike Johnson
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House Speaker resisting an immediate vote on extending ACA subsidies

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Thomas Massie
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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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Four House Republicans Sign Petition to Force ACA Subsidy Vote

Four House Republicans, including Michael Lawler, signed a Democratic-led petition to force a House vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies. Left-leaning outlets frame it as a revolt against Johnson over expiring subsidies, highlighting his being blindsided and criticizing Republican leaders. Center outlets focus on the procedural push for a vote, while also noting premium concerns and uncertainty about the extension. Right-leaning outlets stress the break with Johnson and its implications for GOP leadership, though they differ on whether to criticize the signers or emphasize the costs of letting subsidies expire.

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