In a recent interview on “The Steve Deace Show,” Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued a stern warning to Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., stating that a motion to vacate the House Republican leader is still on the table. Roy, a Texas conservative, expressed his frustration with Johnson’s agreement to fund the government, which was struck with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. Roy referred to the bill as “garbage” and dismissed Johnson’s promise to negotiate conservative policy wins in future spending bills.
Roy’s opposition to the spending deal stems from his belief that it does not align with conservative values. The deal would set a statutory limit of $1.59 trillion for discretionary government funding, with an additional $69 billion from a side-deal between former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and President Biden to raise the debt ceiling. Johnson, however, managed to secure an extra $16 billion in cuts for the current fiscal year to offset some of the spending.
While Johnson acknowledged that the deal is not ideal for conservatives, he expressed optimism about the potential for policy wins in the future. He stated that the agreement allows them to fight for their policy priorities and that appropriators are determined to do their job in securing these wins.
Roy, on the other hand, remains skeptical about the possibility of achieving significant policy wins through the riders attached to the spending. He believes that the damage caused by the increased spending outweighs any potential gains from these policy wins.
The disagreement between Roy and Johnson highlights the divisions within the Republican Party regarding government funding and conservative policy goals. Roy’s threat to file a motion to vacate the House Republican leader indicates the growing frustration among some conservatives over what they perceive as a lack of adherence to their principles.
It remains to be seen how this disagreement will play out and whether Roy’s threat will materialize. Digital reached out to Roy for further comment, and the speaker’s office has yet to respond.
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In conclusion, the article discusses Rep. Chip Roy’s threat to file a motion to vacate the House Republican leader due to his disagreement with Speaker Mike Johnson’s agreement to fund the government. The article highlights the divisions within the Republican Party and the skepticism expressed by Roy regarding the potential for conservative policy wins. The author provides context and quotes from both Roy and Johnson to present a comprehensive view of the issue.
