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House GOP Demands Attendance Amid Leadership Changes

1/15/2026

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Republicans Stress Attendance

The House Republican majority emphasizes attendance as essential to passing legislation amid ongoing challenges.
The emphasis follows the unexpected death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa and the retirement of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said members should miss votes only for life-and-death matters.
Rep. Wesley Hunt has missed several key votes while campaigning for the Senate in Texas, prompting GOP frustration.

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Speaker Johnson Struggles

The House advanced two funding bills amid attendance issues and dissent.
The House voted 213-210 to adopt a minibus rule funding financial services and national security.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) faces difficulty passing legislation after failed GOP bills.
Conservative amendments seek to cut funding for D.C. appeals court and National Endowment for Democracy.
Lawmakers must finalize funding by January 30, with Democrats urging stricter immigration funding.

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Republicans Face Challenges

The GOP's House majority sits at 218-213 due to retirements and the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation has prompted concerns about upcoming elections, including a Texas special election expected to favor Democrats.
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges passing legislation as 2025 is projected to have the fewest votes.
Rep. Neal Dunn's retirement announcement adds to the party's difficulties, potentially jeopardizing his seat in the midterms.

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Republicans Stress Attendance

The House Republican majority emphasizes attendance as essential to passing legislation amid ongoing challenges.
The emphasis follows the unexpected death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa and the retirement of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said members should miss votes only for life-and-death matters.
Rep. Wesley Hunt has missed several key votes while campaigning for the Senate in Texas, prompting GOP frustration.

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