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House defies Johnson and passes Democratic-led labor bill

House defies Johnson and passes Democratic-led labor bill
New York Times Tuesday 09 June 2026, 23:30 UTC By Olivia Diaz 1 min read
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The vote on Tuesday was the latest reflection of Speaker Mike Johnson’s weak hold on his narrow majority.

The vote on Tuesday was the latest reflection of Speaker Mike Johnson’s weak hold on his narrow majority.
House (ORG) Johnson (PERSON) Democratic (ORG) Mike Johnson (PERSON)
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