A group of House Republicans rebelled against GOP leaders on Tuesday over their effort to block a vote on allowing proxy voting for new parents — thwarting other party priorities in the process and dealing an embarrassing blow to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is donating large sums to House Republican campaigns at the state and national level as he faces the daunting task of maintaining and expanding the House majority — a feat proven difficult for the defending party in recent years.

Speaker Mike Johnson showed no signs of backing away from a fight with fellow Republicans that has frozen legislative business.