The House of Representatives on Saturday passed foreign aid bills that includes a TikTok ban provision -- by a vote of 360-58 -- and aid to Taiwan.
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After Democrats helped Speaker Mike Johnson avoid defeat and advance the legislation on Friday, lawmakers considered amendments and held debate on Saturday before voting on final passage. But Johnson's push to get the aid across the finish line has angered some of his conference's far-right members, causing a growing threat to his speakership.
After Johnson unveiled his plan to forge ahead on foreign aid, Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky became the second hard-liner to back Greene's cause. Massie called on Johnson to resign, a suggestion Johnson flatly rejected. Johnson said Friday that the bills are "not the perfect legislation" but are "the best possible product" under the circumstances.
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