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In one particularly chaotic week before Christmas, House Republicans allegedly violated the 72-hour rule twice, rushed through a 1,547-page bill filled with extraneous provisions, and added $110 billion to the deficit without offsets. This mismanagement, critics argue, showcases a broader failure to uphold fiscal conservatism.
A recurring theme in the scorecard is Johnson’s failure to unify House Republicans. On several critical votes, including Ukraine funding and continuing resolutions, more Democrats than Republicans supported the measures. The report calls this a betrayal of the GOP base and highlights how such decisions have left the party divided and directionless.
One example cited is the passage of a $61 billion Ukraine aid package without border security provisions, despite repeated GOP promises to prioritize the border. The report also lambasts the House’s failure to deliver a clean Israel funding bill, further fueling discontent within conservative ranks.
The scorecard enumerates a litany of legislative failures, including:
- Continuing Resolutions (CRs): Johnson presided over multiple CRs that relied heavily on Democratic support, failing to secure meaningful conservative victories.
- National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): The final version of the bill discarded key conservative priorities, including provisions to curb “woke” military policies.
- FISA Reauthorization: Johnson’s leadership saw the passage of a FISA reauthorization bill without adequate warrant protections, a move widely criticized by civil liberties advocates.
In a rare success, the scorecard acknowledges the impeachment of DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in February 2024. However, even this victory is described as incomplete, as the effort failed in the Senate.
The document doesn’t shy away from calling for change. It accuses Johnson of repeatedly caving to Democratic demands, failing to leverage Republican control of the House to advance conservative policies, and neglecting opportunities to secure wins on border security and spending cuts.
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One damning line from the scorecard states: “Since November 2023, Republicans added OVER $300BB in ADDITIONAL spending to the deficit and hastened Social Security insolvency by at least 6 months.” The report also criticizes the passage of a $195 billion bill that worsens Social Security’s financial stability, arguing it reflects poorly on Johnson’s priorities.
The report concludes with a call for stronger leadership that prioritizes fiscal responsibility and conservative values. The unnamed authors implore Republicans to reassess their approach and deliver on promises to their constituents. As the party gears up for future battles, the scorecard serves as a rallying cry for conservatives dissatisfied with the status quo.
With the stakes higher than ever, the coming vote on Speaker Johnson’s future could determine whether Republicans realign their strategy or continue down a path of legislative disarray. For many conservatives, the message is clear: the time for accountability is now.
