Rep. Dave Brat, R-Va., said the upcoming debate on funding the government and stripping Planned Parenthood of its federal funding will play a role in whether House Speaker John Boehner retains his post
Will Boehner’s Leadership Be Challenged? Conservative Lawmaker Says It Depends on Budget, Planned Parenthood
By Heritage Foundation Melissa Quinn——Bio and Archives--September 8, 2015
GLEN ALLEN, VA.—For one conservative lawmaker, Congress’s upcoming debate on funding the government and stripping Planned Parenthood of federal dollars could play a significant role in whether a challenge to House Speaker John Boehner is mounted.
In an interview with The Daily Signal, Rep. Dave Brat, R-Va., warned that Boehner’s, R-Ohio, future as the party leader could be jeopardized depending on how he handles both a continuing resolution funding the government and whether Planned Parenthood is permanently stripped of its federal funding.
“I voted against the speaker last time, and so I think on this motion, it’ll come down to leadership’s actions with respect to the budget,” Brat said, referencing a motion to vacate the chair.
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