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GOP lawmakers blast Mike Johnson over new 'delay game' because he doesn't 'have the votes'

Johnson faced Republican criticism over the timing and terms of a DHS funding deal.

GOP lawmakers blast Mike Johnson over new 'delay game' because he doesn't 'have the votes'
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This article1 analysis · Oct 7, 2026
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Apr 24, 2026
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Republican lawmakers criticized Speaker Mike Johnson for delaying a Department of Homeland Security funding deal, while Johnson agreed to a Senate bill that excludes funding for ICE and Border Patrol. Senate Republicans also passed a budget resolution providing up to $140 billion for ICE.

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Mike Johnson
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Speaker criticized for delaying DHS funding and agreeing to a Senate funding plan that excludes ICE and Border Patrol

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed the Senate funding proposal

Ralph Norman
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Representative who said the coming effort was likely the final chance to address the funding issue

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader who agreed with Johnson to pass a bipartisan DHS funding bill

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader who opposed the House Republican continuing resolution

Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Homeland Security Secretary who warned that payroll funding could run out

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