More than a dozen GOP lawmakers opposed Johnson’s plan, either because they saw through the charade or opposed the idea of a short-term stopgap.

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September 11, 2024

Mike Johnson pulls CR amid GOP opposition

Speaker Mike Johnson abruptly canceled a Wednesday vote on his bill to fund the federal government for six months, an embarrassment for the Louisiana Republican and a setback for the House Republican Conference 19 days ahead of a potential government shutdown.

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