4 Republicans Join Democrats to Force House Vote on 3-Year Obamacare Subsidy Extension

Four Republican representatives joined an effort by Democratic lawmakers to force a vote on a clean three-year extension of the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), Robert Bresnahan (R-Pa.), and Ryan Mackenzie (R-Pa.) signed a discharge petition circulated by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) that will force House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to bring the measure to the House floor for a vote. The vote probably won’t take place until after the enhanced tax credits expire on Dec. 31. According to House rules, seven legislative days must pass before a signer can call for a vote on the matter. Johnson must then schedule a vote within two legislative days. The House is scheduled to recess for the holidays on Dec. 18 and reconvenes on Jan. 6, 2026....