Trump's Grip, GOP Feuds Paralyze US House Law-Making for a Year
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Moneycontrol•18-01-2026, 20:50
Trump's Grip, GOP Feuds Paralyze US House Law-Making for a Year
- •The US House of Representatives experienced historic lows in law-making in 2025 due to internal Republican rifts and concerns over Donald Trump's reactions.
- •A wafer-thin Republican majority and tensions between establishment and hard-right factions compounded legislative paralysis, delaying routine business and major policy initiatives.
- •Speaker Mike Johnson navigated internal resistance and avoided legislation opposed by Trump, leading to a significantly curtailed legislative schedule and fewer laws enacted.
- •Frustration among rank-and-file Republicans led to successful discharge petitions on issues like Jeffrey Epstein files and healthcare subsidies, bypassing leadership.
- •The House held only 362 votes in 2025, the second-lowest in 25 years, highlighting dysfunction despite Republican control of the House, Senate, and White House.
Why It Matters: Trump's influence and deep Republican infighting led to unprecedented legislative paralysis in the US House.
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