“Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) faces a tougher-than-expected vote to reopen the government this week, after House Democrats pushing for sweeping changes to immigration enforcement signaled they wouldn’t help Republicans pass any funding measures through the narrowly divided chamber,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“Johnson, with a 218-213 majority, will need to keep almost all Republicans on board or risk the partial government shutdown that started Saturday stretching deep into the week.”
“House Republicans will have to swallow frustration over what they see as being painted into a corner by Democrats, and some have floated their own demands. Asked if he expects Trump to help twist arms to get the necessary support, the GOP leader replied: ‘I’m sure he will get on the phone with them.’”
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