House of Representatives Passes Resolution to Support Venezuela, Despite GOP Rep's Late Vote
The House of Representatives narrowly passed a resolution aimed at supporting Venezuela after holding the vote open for over 20 minutes to secure a final tally. The measure was met with widespread support from Democrats and even some Republicans, but ultimately fell short in the narrow 215-215 margin.
House Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to keep the vote open drew criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY) exclaimed, "Close the vote! Come on! Seriously!" as he urged his colleagues to expedite the process. However, Johnson waited until Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX), who had been campaigning for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas, arrived to cast the decisive vote against the measure.
The resolution's passage was seen as a significant defeat for Johnson, who had previously secured passage of an appropriations package aimed at preventing another government shutdown. The move marked a stark contrast with President Donald Trump's response to Republican defections during a similar vote two weeks prior, where he bullied senators into switching their votes.
With the House now having passed the resolution in favor of Venezuela, it appears that supporters had initially secured its passage due to the absence of Hunt and other Republicans. However, Trump's aggressive tactics appeared to have persuaded some lawmakers to change their minds, ultimately leading to the measure's defeat.
The decision highlights the deepening divide between the Republican-controlled House and the Senate, as well as the administration's increasing authoritarian tendencies under Trump's leadership.
The House of Representatives narrowly passed a resolution aimed at supporting Venezuela after holding the vote open for over 20 minutes to secure a final tally. The measure was met with widespread support from Democrats and even some Republicans, but ultimately fell short in the narrow 215-215 margin.
House Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to keep the vote open drew criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY) exclaimed, "Close the vote! Come on! Seriously!" as he urged his colleagues to expedite the process. However, Johnson waited until Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX), who had been campaigning for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas, arrived to cast the decisive vote against the measure.
The resolution's passage was seen as a significant defeat for Johnson, who had previously secured passage of an appropriations package aimed at preventing another government shutdown. The move marked a stark contrast with President Donald Trump's response to Republican defections during a similar vote two weeks prior, where he bullied senators into switching their votes.
With the House now having passed the resolution in favor of Venezuela, it appears that supporters had initially secured its passage due to the absence of Hunt and other Republicans. However, Trump's aggressive tactics appeared to have persuaded some lawmakers to change their minds, ultimately leading to the measure's defeat.
The decision highlights the deepening divide between the Republican-controlled House and the Senate, as well as the administration's increasing authoritarian tendencies under Trump's leadership.
I think it's quite fascinating that the House of Representatives passed a resolution in support of Venezuela despite the GOP Rep's late vote, albeit with a narrow margin of 215-215. It speaks volumes about the shift in Republican party dynamics and how they're now more willing to challenge the Speaker's decisions. Mike Johnson's tactics may have been seen as underhanded by some lawmakers, but it also highlights the growing power struggle within the Republican ranks. The fact that President Trump intervened aggressively in this instance suggests a more authoritarian approach is taking shape, which could lead to increased tensions between the legislative and executive branches. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out in the Senate, where Democrats are likely to hold their own against the Republicans' attempts to block legislation. 
. One minute they're all about supporting Venezuela, the next they're like "nope" because of some dude's late vote 
. It's like, can't we just make a decision around here? 
I mean, I get it, we should respect everyone's opinions and all that jazz, but come on... 215-215 is pretty much a draw 
. And what's with the drama around House Speaker Johnson's decision to keep the vote open? 
It's like he wanted to create a scene or something. Anyway, I guess this just goes to show how divided we are in this country 
. Still, it's good that some lawmakers stood up for Venezuela, even if it was a close call 
. Maybe next time they can just have a straightforward vote without all the drama 
.
anyway i think it's cool that ppl are still showing support for venezuela despite all the drama surrounding trump's admin, but at the same time it's concerning that he's trying to bully senators into changing their votes 
what's next? will he try to strong-arm congress on other issues too 
. I'm not surprised, though - it's been a long time coming. The divide between the two parties has gotten so deep and it's only going to keep getting worse.
. The whole thing just reeks of politics as usual - all about power and control rather than doing what's right 
. Anyway, that's just my two cents on the whole thing... take it for what it's worth 
anyway i'm just kinda disappointed in the whole thing - was thinking we'd see some real leadership here and instead it's all about party politics 
what's next?
. they're gonna pass some resolution for venezuela but it'll probably be some watered down crap that doesn't even help anyone . and of course mike johnson had to go and keep the vote open till we know exactly where he stands on it - classic move 
. it's like they're trying to make us think they actually care about the ppl in venezuela but let's be real they don't