During a recent interview, Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy expressed uncertainty about the possibility of Mike Johnson becoming the speaker of the house again in January. Roy mentioned that the outcome would depend on negotiations, the lame duck period, and government funding issues.
Roy played a role in discussions between the conservative Freedom Caucus and the GOP Main Street group to raise the motion to vacate threshold to nine votes. As part of the agreement, dissenting lawmakers would not face retribution for voting against procedural matters.
On Wednesday, progress was made in aligning the two factions to support President-elect Donald Trump's agenda. Roy highlighted the collaborative effort with Mike Johnson on the rules process, indicating some success in the endeavor.
Looking ahead, Roy emphasized the need for House Republicans to address structural concerns and delve into policy discussions to advance their objectives.
