“We had these massive hurricanes in the late fall, Helene and Milton, and other disasters.
That involves bringing up the measure using a special procedure that limits debate, bars any changes and requires the support of two-thirds of those voting to pass.
The deal comes at a particularly fraught time for Mr. Johnson.
Mr. Johnson earlier this fall appeared to be in good standing with his conference after receiving a warm endorsement from President-elect Donald J. Trump.
But conservatives said they were enraged by the legislation.
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