Leadership needs all members in Washington this week, which was initially supposed to be a recess week, in part because they may be taking close votes. The first week of the Johnson-led House comes as government funding is set to run out next month, setting up an immediate test of the Louisiana Republican’s ability to move appropriations bills and aid to Israel amid a push for motions targeting specific lawmakers.ĭuring Sunday’s conference call, sources say House Majority Leader Steve Scalise walked members through the entire floor schedule for the week – with the House returning for votes Wednesday evening – while GOP Whip Tom Emmer stressed the importance of attendance. Johnson told CNN last week he supports Ukraine aid but needs “conditions” on it. Johnson’s decision to move a standalone funding bill for Israel, which he told members would be fully paid for, and detach it from Ukraine aid will tee up a showdown with the Democratic-controlled Senate and White House, which prefer to link the two issues, given Ukraine aid on its own faces an uncertain path in the GOP-led House. House Speaker Mike Johnson vowed on Sunday to move forward with a $14.5 billion aid package for Israel when the House returns later this week, according to sources on his first GOP conference call since ascending to the top job.
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