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House GOP leaders race to end conservative revolt

Johnson is trying to move House legislation forward as conservative Republicans block procedural votes.

House GOP leaders race to end conservative revolt
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House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican leaders are trying to overcome a conservative revolt that has stalled House business. The holdouts are demanding action on election and border legislation, while Johnson seeks support for other measures.

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House Speaker managing the conservative revolt and trying to advance the Republican leadership’s agenda

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Donald Trump
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President who had urged conservative House Republicans to reopen the floor

Keith Self
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Representative who argued that election integrity should take priority over daylight saving time legislation

Chip Roy
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Representative who authored the border-security bill and withheld support for procedural votes

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Vice President who postponed a planned appearance at the Republican conference meeting

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Representative calling for the SAVE America Act to be attached to House-passed legislation

Representative advocating for the SAVE America Act and resisting a procedural vote without election-security provisions

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House GOP Holdouts Seek Border Legislation Amid Floor Dispute

House Speaker Mike Johnson reached an agreement with conservative Republican holdouts to pass a procedural rule and reopen House floor business. Lawmakers had stalled proceedings over demands for action on border security and election legislation. Right-leaning outlets focus on Johnson navigating internal party divisions to resume legislative work, though they split on the key concessions involved. Washington Examiner highlights Johnson's commitment to a border policy markup, whereas other coverage emphasizes conservative demands to attach the SAVE America Act to spending bills.

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