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The 4 Republicans who defied House Speaker Mike Johnson

Mackenzie joined the petition effort and said lawmakers should offer relief to people facing high costs.

The 4 Republicans who defied House Speaker Mike Johnson
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Four House Republicans from Pennsylvania and New York signed a Democratic-led petition seeking a vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire at year’s end. Their move breaks with party leadership amid concerns about rising premiums.

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Ryan Mackenzie R · PA-7

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Pennsylvania representative who signed the petition to force a vote on extending ACA subsidies

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Pennsylvania representative who signed the petition to force a vote on extending ACA subsidies

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Pennsylvania representative who signed the petition to force a vote on extending ACA subsidies

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Michael Lawler
R · NY-17

New York representative who signed the petition to force a vote on extending ACA subsidies

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House whose party leadership the four Republicans broke with

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who attended an official White House event in Bresnahan’s district

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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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