Driving the news: House votes were cancelled for the day after the hardliners voted against a procedural motion to advance a package of GOP measures unrelated to the spending deal.
- A dozen Republicans, mostly members of the right-wing House Freedom Caucus, joined Democrats in voting against what is known as a "rule," which almost always passes along party lines.
- The move effectively grounds House business to a halt until Johnson can reach a deal with the hardliners.
What they're saying: The vote left establishment Republicans and Johnson allies stunned. "No words ... I have no ability to come up with the words to describe where we are," said Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.).
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