The House passed a procedural vote on Jan. 11, one day after hardline GOP conservatives blocked such a vote in protest against GOP leadership amid the government spending deal made between House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.).
The tally was 211-202 with one voting “present.”
In the House, voting to move to the consideration of bills is required to proceed to a vote on the final passage or rejection of a measure.
With the rule adopted, the House will on Jan. 11 proceed to vote on bills related to restitution made by U.S. government officials and a disapproval resolution to block a Biden administration regulation related to materials for electric vehicle (EV) chargers….
