Punchbowl News: “Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s team believes they can avoid a disaster at the House Rules Committee at 3 p.m. today. Remember: Reps. Chip Roy (R-TX), Ralph Norman (R-SC) and Thomas Massie (R-KY) — three conservatives who serve on the panel — are at risk to vote against the rule, which allows the legislation to come to the floor.”
“All three have expressed serious reservations about the bill, especially Roy. House Freedom Caucus Chair Scott Perry (R-PA) is holding a press conference today, too.”
“But there’s chatter that Massie may still back the rule, which makes him the key figure in today’s drama. Roy and Norman were part of the anti-McCarthy contingent during the speaker vote, while Massie backed McCarthy from start to finish.”
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