A band of House conservatives Friday voted down a GOP bill to avoid a government shutdown. The vote marked a significant — and embarrassing — defeat for Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) …

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    9 months ago

    McCarthy and his “moderates” could pass the budget (that he already agreed to) with Democratic support.

    The only reason he isn’t is because he would lose his speakership.

    This is down to one person not willing make the sacrifice in order to prevent millions of people from suffering.