Mike Johnson and House Republicans suffered back-to-back, embarrassing defeats. What comes next?
Politics,House Republicans,Republican Party,US House,US Congress,Mike Johnson
Republicans in the House had perhaps one of their most embarrassing and confusing days in recent memory on Tuesday.
GOP leaders called votes on two key legislative priorities for Republicans: impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and funding U.S. aid to Israel. Both of those votes failed in back-to-back, stunning losses on the House floor, and Republicans suffered what they described as disappointing and demoralizing defeats.
“Not good,” Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., said.
“Very frustrating,” Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., reflected.
“Shameful. Embarrassing,” remarked Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas.
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