Far-Right Reps Rage Over Johnson’s Spending Deal

The Hill reports:

Speaker Johnson’s weekend endorsement of a “minibus” deal, which includes six bills that will fund a slew of agencies through September, essentially ignores the entreaties of his right flank.

The package excludes virtually all the contentious policy riders demanded by the conservatives while providing a funding hike of billions of dollars over 2023 levels.

The deal has infuriated the hard-liners, who are accusing GOP leaders of bailing on the party’s promises to use its House majority to bring fiscal responsibility and balanced budgets to Washington.

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Truth. This #omnibus spending bill (divided into 2 “minibus” bills to hide it) will spend $1.65TR ($30BB+ more than Pelosi), is littered with earmarks, fails to secure the border, & punts almost every GOP policy win – thus, will fund most of Biden’s lawlessness & tyranny. https://t.co/Ga2mzGfW6T

— Chip Roy (@chiproytx) March 4, 2024