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Moderate GOP Rebels Push for ACA Vote Amid Tensions

1/6/2026

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Moderate House Republicans push for a vote on an Affordable Care Act subsidy extension after GOP leadership blocked their effort, challenging Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).
Some members signed a Democratic discharge petition to force the ACA subsidy vote.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) introduced a bill for sanctions against Russia, signaling bipartisan action.
Johnson must navigate these tensions to maintain unity in a historically slim majority.

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Story summary

Moderate House Republicans push for a vote on an Affordable Care Act subsidy extension after GOP leadership blocked their effort, challenging Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).
Some members signed a Democratic discharge petition to force the ACA subsidy vote.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) introduced a bill for sanctions against Russia, signaling bipartisan action.
Johnson must navigate these tensions to maintain unity in a historically slim majority.