House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is facing the prospect of another high-wire act to keep his unruly caucus in check before the holidays and pass the annual defense bill, the House’s last major legislative hurdle of the year.

The compromise agreement on the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act , which is $8 billion more than what President Donald Trump requested from Congress earlier this year, was released by congressional leaders on Sunday, with the House eyeing a vote sometime this week.

While legislation often receives bipartisan support, it will be imperative for Johnson to keep most of his caucus on board so he does not have to rely on a large number of Democratic votes to get the bill over the finish line.

So far, Johnson has already lost one Republican vote in the form

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