Conservative Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a supporter of former President Donald Trump, told the press that she had introduced a “motion to invalidate” the budget passage, with Johnson's support, which she views as a “betrayal of the American people” and “Republican voters.” “.
Although he did not set a timetable for the impeachment vote, he considered it a “warning” that fueled an internal battle between traditional conservatives and “Trump supporters.”
“I respect him as a person, but he's not doing his job,” said Green, who believes lawmakers will be able to vote on Johnson's future when they return from Easter recess in two weeks.
After approval in the House of Representatives, the budget text now moves to the Senate, which has until midnight Friday to approve it. Otherwise, there will be cuts in public administration funds and a consequent temporary closure, known as a “lockdown”.
The law provides for funding worth $1.2 billion (about one billion euros).
Lawmakers usually reach an agreement at the last minute, but this time they have already warned some authorities of a real risk of paralysis, given the uncertainty over the vote in the Senate.
“Let's get the job done today,” urged Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
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