Inside Mike Johnson’s Math

“Republicans look like they will have three votes to spare as they set up possible final votes on their megabill — possibly more, depending on attendance,” Politico reports.

“The House currently has 220 Republicans and 212 Democrats, and Democrats are expected to universally oppose the legislation. If all members vote along party lines, Speaker Mike Johnson can afford to lose three votes.”

“But if one Democrat is absent, that margin would rise to four.”