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Four House Republicans have bucked their leadership and sided with Democrats on an attempt to extend healthcare subsidies for millions of Americans.
The four provided the final signatures needed to force a floor vote on the Enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Those tax credits are set to go back to levels from before the pandemic,
meaning higher health care costs next year for many Americans.
One of the dissenting Republicans,
New York Representative Mike Lawler says Congress has a responsibility to act when leadership blocks action entirely.
House Speaker Mike Johnson objects to the maneuver he spoke on CNBC early this morning.
You know, doing an in run around.
The majority party, the speaker, or the regular process is not the best way to make law.
Siobhan Hughes, who covers Congress for the Wall Street Journal,
is joining us now from the Senate Press Gallery.
Siobhan, why are these particular lawmakers going against their leadership?