Moderate Republicans Send Mike Johnson a Warning Shot

The Hill: “Taking a page out of the playbook normally used by hard-line conservatives, four moderate New York Republicans — Reps. Anthony D’Esposito, Andrew Garbarino, Nick LaLota and Mike Lawler — initially joined Democrats in voting against a procedural rule for four unrelated pieces of legislation, enough opposition to sink the effort and shut down business on the floor.”

“The vote sent leadership into a scramble, prompting Johnson and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) to huddle with the four rabble-rousers and their allies.”

“After nearly 40 minutes, the four moderate New Yorkers switched their vote in support of the rule, allowing the procedural vote to squeak through, 216-210.”