Meet the New Speaker, Same as the Old Speaker

null By The Editorial BoardNov. 14, 2023 6:15 pm ETWonder Land: If control of both the House and Senate returns to the Democratic left in 2024, Matt Gaetz and his seven Republican sidekicks will be remembered for a historic sellout of conservatism. Images: Zuma Press/Getty Images/Reuters/Shutterstock Composite: Mark KellyPop quiz: What’s the difference between the bipartisan stopgap funding bill that passed the House Tuesday under new Speaker Mike Johnson, and the September equivalent passed under former leader Kevin McCarthy? Answer: Nothing but the self-defeating Republican drama. Mr. Johnson took a big step toward avoiding a government shutdown when the House passed a continuing resolution that extends current spending levels into early next year. The House Freedom Caucus opposed the bill for lack of spending reductions and money for the border. But the bill passed 336-95 with the help of Democrats.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5edda

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Meet the New Speaker, Same as the Old Speaker

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The Editorial Board

Nov. 14, 2023 6:15 pm ET

Wonder Land: If control of both the House and Senate returns to the Democratic left in 2024, Matt Gaetz and his seven Republican sidekicks will be remembered for a historic sellout of conservatism. Images: Zuma Press/Getty Images/Reuters/Shutterstock Composite: Mark Kelly

Pop quiz: What’s the difference between the bipartisan stopgap funding bill that passed the House Tuesday under new Speaker Mike Johnson, and the September equivalent passed under former leader Kevin McCarthy? Answer: Nothing but the self-defeating Republican drama.

Mr. Johnson took a big step toward avoiding a government shutdown when the House passed a continuing resolution that extends current spending levels into early next year. The House Freedom Caucus opposed the bill for lack of spending reductions and money for the border. But the bill passed 336-95 with the help of Democrats.