Speaker Mike Johnson faces a significantly reduced Republican majority of 220-215 after John Duarte's defeat, risking legislative challenges if party divisions arise.
With upcoming resignations, the GOP could drop to just a 217-215 majority, requiring complete unity among Republicans to pass any legislation.
Johnson expressed confidence in managing a narrow majority, stating, "We know how to work with a small majority. That's our custom," emphasizing a team effort.
The reality is that Johnson's past reliance on bipartisan support may diminish, as aligning with Democrats could soon be less viable due to a Republican administration.
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