Conservative House Faction In Revolt Against McCarthy Over Debt Deal

House conservatives blocked legislation and halted House business in protest of Speaker Kevin McCarthy's leadership on the debt ceiling vote.
The conservatives accuse McCarthy of violating promises made to secure votes for his bid to become Speaker and are demanding spending cuts and input on future bills.
McCarthy's thin majority has given the small group of conservatives significant influence and their opposition could threaten his position as Speaker.
The conservatives have not named specific demands, complicating negotiations to resolve the impasse.
The disruption has caused debate in Congress to grind to a halt and prompted criticism of the lack of leadership.