Chip Roy says Marjorie Taylor Greene’s vote was ‘bought’ as he slams GOP leadership
WASHINGTON, DC: Rep Chip Roy (R-Texas) this week lashed out at his party in a tirade, blaming the leadership for playing political games.
One of those included allegedly securing Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene’s vote on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) through what he described as 'improper influence'. The comments highlight the ongoing tensions within the GOP over internal cohesion and strategy.
Chip Roy says he’s ‘sick’ of political games
Roy was targeting the GOP leaders at the House Rules Committee meeting on Tuesday, December 16.
He mentioned that he was ‘sick’ of the political games that were played on issues that, according to him, should be handled by principle and not by making deals.
In particular, he alleged that the backing of Greene for the National Defense Authorization Act was secured by offering her some kind of inducement or making certain her vote was ‘bought’ by House Majority Leader Mike Johnson (R-LA).
Roy said, “Marjorie was given this vote this week to buy her vote on the National Defense Authorization Act. Everybody knows it. It happened right there on the floor of the House.”
The majority leader said, 'Marjorie, would you like to have your bill brought up to the floor?' And guess what? Got a yes vote on a rule for the National Defense Authorization Act,” he continued.
Chip Roy slams GOP-backed Healthcare bill
“And that’s the kind of s**t that keeps happening around this institution all the time, including on our side of the aisle. And I’m sick of it,” said Roy.
Roy’s remarks follow a string of public disagreements within the Republican caucus, with Greene herself publicly attacking elements of her own party over perceived weaknesses or missteps.
“And I’m sick of what happened in the Judiciary Committee when we should have done it there. We should have addressed it in the Judiciary Committee,” went on Roy.
After Congress failed to extend subsidies for Affordable Care Act healthcare that are going to expire on December 31, Roy also slammed a GOP-backed healthcare bill.
GOP leaders have not in any way responded to Roy's direct charge that Greene's vote was ’bought’.
“Republicans complain about it, and then they’ll offer milquetoast garbage like we’re offering this week and then go home at Christmas and say, ‘Look at what we’re doing,’” he said.
“We’re campaigning on reducing healthcare.’ Well, congratu-friggin-lations. At some point, people will look at this body and say, ‘Maybe we should get rid of all 435 members of the House and 100 members of the Senate and start over because Congress is literally failing the American people.'”
