"The Republican lawmaker called it idiotic not to have an up or down vote on extending the subsidies. It is political malpractice, he said. Lawler is also not aligned with leadership on the other side of the aisle, accusing House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) of wanting the subsidies to expire so Democrats can use healthcare as a key issue in the midterm elections."
"House Majority Leader Mike Johnson (D-LA) confirmed to reporters on Tuesday that there will be no vote on ACA subsidies. He also responded to Lawler by praising the lawmaker, calling him a dear friend and close colleague. Many of them did want to vote on this Obamacare Covid-era subsidy the Democrats created, he said. We looked for a way to try to allow for that pressure release valve, and it just was not to be."
Rep. Mike Lawler angrily condemned House Republicans for failing to schedule an up-or-down vote to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire December 31. He called the choice "political malpractice," said he was "pissed for the American people," and accused House and Senate Democratic leaders of wanting the subsidies to expire to make healthcare a midterm campaign issue. Lawler said he is open to supporting a Democratic-led discharge petition to force a vote. House Majority Leader Mike Johnson confirmed there will be no vote and said members sought but could not reach an agreement on an amendment.
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