Minutes later, Johnson’s push to pass a standalone Israel aid bill also failed.
The final vote was 214-216. Four Republicans defected and joined all Democrats present in opposing the measure.
“If House Republicans are serious about border security, they should abandon these political games, and instead support the bipartisan national security agreement in the Senate to get DHS the enforcement resources we need. Secretary Mayorkas remains focused on working across the aisle to promote real solutions at the border and keep our country safe,” Mia Ehrenberg, DHS spokesperson, said in a statement.
Among the GOP defectors were Reps. Ken Buck of Colorado, Tom McClintock of California and Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin.ARTICLE HERE