House GOP weighs rule changes as Johnson locks down speaker support

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House Republicans are set to meet Thursday morning to consider rule changes for their conference next year, setting the stage for a compromise that could preserve Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) job.

Lawmakers will consider several proposed rule amendments, including some floated by members to punish their fellow colleagues if they seek to disrupt business in the lower chamber. This past Congress was marked by chaos on the House floor, culminating in Kevin McCarthy’s ouster as speaker.

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