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Republican House Struggles with Legislation Amid Internal Discord

12/17/2025

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Jake Sherman, co-founder of Punchbowl News, says the Republican-led House has struggled to pass legislation since the government shutdown.
The House faces a loss on a resolution to consider environment-related bills, including a gray wolf Endangered Species Act amendment.
Democrats oppose the resolution, and six Republicans voted against it, signaling internal discord.
Sherman says Speaker Mike Johnson blocked a vote on extending Obamacare premium subsidies, a move that frustrated moderates.

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Jake Sherman, co-founder of Punchbowl News, says the Republican-led House has struggled to pass legislation since the government shutdown.
The House faces a loss on a resolution to consider environment-related bills, including a gray wolf Endangered Species Act amendment.
Democrats oppose the resolution, and six Republicans voted against it, signaling internal discord.
Sherman says Speaker Mike Johnson blocked a vote on extending Obamacare premium subsidies, a move that frustrated moderates.