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Centrist Republicans Defect, Heightening GOP Tensions Over Obamacare

12/19/2025

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Four centrist Republicans defected to back a Democratic discharge petition renewing Obamacare subsidies, signaling GOP tensions.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) attempted to secure a centrists' vote, but failed.
The GOP passed an association healthcare bill to ease criticism, but it did not curb rising premium costs.
The House is adjourned for the holidays, leaving tensions unresolved for January.

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Story summary

Four centrist Republicans defected to back a Democratic discharge petition renewing Obamacare subsidies, signaling GOP tensions.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) attempted to secure a centrists' vote, but failed.
The GOP passed an association healthcare bill to ease criticism, but it did not curb rising premium costs.
The House is adjourned for the holidays, leaving tensions unresolved for January.