21 House Republicans defy Trump, Johnson on $1.2T spending bill amid government shutdown

Twenty-one House Republicans defied President Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday evening in an attempt to derail a $1.2 trillion spending bill aimed at ending a government shutdown. The group voted against the bill as part of a bid to secure more conservative priorities, including cuts to agricultural subsidies and support for rural development programs. The move marked a significant departure from Trump's position, with Johnson backing the spending bill in an effort to avoid another partial government shutdown. The outcome of the vote remains uncertain as negotiations continue between lawmakers.