House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) narrowly contained a Republican revolt over farm policy and ethanol provisions as the House moved forward with a tightly contested budget blueprint aimed at advancing an immigration-focused reconciliation package.<\/p>\n
215-211 Vote Breaks GOP Farm Bill Standoff<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, the House approved the budget resolution 215-211 in a late-night vote after hours of internal GOP negotiations, reported The Hill.<\/p>\n
The move cleared the way for a second reconciliation bill centered on immigration enforcement funding and Department of Homeland Security priorities.<\/p>\n
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The vote came after a tense standoff over a disputed farm bill package and a provision to expand year-round sales of E15 ethanol fuel.<\/p>\n
Republican leaders ultimately struck a deal to separate the ethanol measure from the farm bill and guarantee a standalone vote later.<\/p>\n
In comments to CNN’s Manu Raju, Johnson said he has issues with parts of the Senate bill’s wording but added that he is “not defying the White House.”<\/p>\n
Johnson also said, “I just got off the phone with the president, okay?”<\/p>\n
He continued, “I met with Leader Thune two hours ago. He knows exactly what we’re doing \u2026 We’re all working on the same team. We’ll get the job done.”<\/p>\n
House Budget Committee Chair Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) told reporters on Monday that there had been “a lot of talk” about a third reconciliation bill. Arrington also said he expects the current process will take a “few weeks.”<\/p>\n