"But on top of a lengthy list of demands from Democrats around ICE, expect an even longer one from the House Freedom Caucus, centering on sanctuary cities, immigration enforcement and border security. What's next: Conservatives would need to vote for a rule - a party-line procedural vote - to advance the bill. And President Trump's urging everyone to help it pass."
"But House Freedom Caucus members have repeatedly shown a willingness to tank or threaten rules, using them as leverage to extract concessions from leadership. If it's clear Johnson won't be able to muscle the rule through, the speaker could bring it up under suspension, but that would require significant backing from House Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.). Predicted one House Democrat: "If Hakeem says he is backing it, [it] will give enough people cover.""
Conservatives must first approve a party-line procedural rule to advance the bill. President Trump is urging broad support to help the bill pass. The House Freedom Caucus will press its own extensive demands focused on sanctuary cities, immigration enforcement, and border security. The caucus has repeatedly used rules to threaten or block measures in order to extract concessions from leadership. If Speaker Johnson cannot secure the rule, he could attempt to pass the bill under suspension, which would require substantial Democratic backing, including support from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Johnson indicated a short shutdown is possible.
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