Trump agenda gets blown up in GOP mutiny paralyzing House floor

A routine procedural vote turned chaotic in the House of Representatives as a group of rebellious Republicans defied their party leadership, bringing chamber proceedings to a screeching halt. The unexpected rebellion has put the fate of two crucial bills backed by the Trump administration in jeopardy, as they were scheduled for a vote this week.

The failed “rule vote,” typically a party-line decision that does not indicate support or opposition to specific legislation, saw nine Republicans crossing party lines to join Democrats in a rare show of defiance against GOP leaders. This unprecedented move has thrown a wrench in the plans of House Republican leadership, who were pushing for bills that aimed to restrict the power of district judges to issue nationwide injunctions and require proof of citizenship to register to vote.

The standoff comes in the midst of a heated debate over remote voting for new parents in Congress. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a Republican from Florida, has been spearheading a bipartisan effort to allow new parents in the House to cast their votes remotely for a period of 12 weeks surrounding the birth of their child. In a bold move, Luna attempted to bypass leadership by initiating a “discharge petition” to force a House-wide vote on the legislation, with the support of a simple majority of the House.

The use of a discharge petition against their own party is a rare occurrence in Congress, underscoring the significance of the current rift within the Republican ranks. The House is currently in a state of uncertainty as lawmakers grapple with the aftermath of the failed rule vote and the implications it has on the legislative agenda moving forward.

As the situation continues to unfold, all eyes are on Speaker Mike Johnson as he navigates the GOP mutiny that has temporarily derailed President Trump’s agenda in Congress. The outcome of this internal struggle will have far-reaching consequences for the future of key legislation and the unity of the Republican party.

Please stay tuned for updates on this developing story as it unfolds.

Elizabeth Elkind, a politics reporter for Fox News Digital, is closely monitoring the situation in the House of Representatives. For the latest updates, follow her on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to elizabeth.elkind@fox.com.