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Mike Johnson gambles on early funding vote to boost September reconciliation push

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House Speaker Mike Johnson is considering an early vote on a short-term government funding bill in July, aiming to strengthen his position for a larger reconciliation package in September. This strategy could involve pairing the continuing resolution with defense funding, potentially forcing the Senate's hand. However, the plan faces skepticism from some Republicans and uncertainty regarding Democratic support. AI

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Mike Johnson gambles on early funding vote to boost September reconciliation push

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Hans Nichols ·

    Mike Johnson's government funding gambit

    <p>House Speaker <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/10/mike-johnson-house-failed-rule-votes" target="_blank">Mike Johnson</a> (R-La.) wants to hold a conspicuously early vote on a short-term funding bill next week — more than two months before the government runs out of money…

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