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4 GOP rebels join Hakeem Jeffries in end-run around Mike Johnson

Mackenzie signed the petition and said he supports bipartisan healthcare solutions and votes on competing proposals.

4 GOP rebels join Hakeem Jeffries in end-run around Mike Johnson
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Four House Republicans signed Hakeem Jeffries’ discharge petition, bringing it to the 218-signature threshold needed to seek a vote on extending expiring Obamacare subsidies. The House could consider the measure early next year.

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House Minority Leader leading the discharge petition

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Four House Republicans Sign Petition to Force Vote on ACA Subsidy Extension

Ryan Mackenzie and three other House Republicans signed a petition seeking to force a House vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies. The petition reached the signatures needed to seek a vote. Center outlets largely present the petition as a procedural challenge to Mike Johnson while also noting health-cost concerns. Right-leaning outlets frame the move as undermining Republican leadership and aiding Democrats, using more critical language about the signers.

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