By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-johnson-says-he-wont-promise-aca-vote-in-the-house-as-part-of-a-shutdown-deal Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Johnson says he won’t promise ACA vote in the House as part of a shutdown deal Politics Nov 6, 2025 4:22 PM EST House Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday he would not guarantee Democrats a vote on extending enhanced tax credits for those with coverage through the Affordable Care Act. Johnson held a news conference with other House GOP leaders on Thursday. Watch in the video player above. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has offered Democrats such a vote as part of the way out of the government shutdown. READ MORE: 4 tips for navigating higher ACA health care premiums Asked whether he would do the same, Johnson said the House had already done its job in passing a short-term funding patch. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. “I’m not promising anybody anything,” Johnson said. Johnson also rejected the idea that congressional leaders get together and negotiate a compromise on extending the enhanced tax credits that make coverage more affordable. WATCH LIVE: Senate convenes as Trump ramps up pressure to kill the filibuster and end the shutdown “We’re not taking four corners, four leaders in a back room and making a deal and hoisting it upon the American people,” Johnson said. “I’m not going to be a part of that.” A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday he would not guarantee Democrats a vote on extending enhanced tax credits for those with coverage through the Affordable Care Act. Johnson held a news conference with other House GOP leaders on Thursday. Watch in the video player above. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has offered Democrats such a vote as part of the way out of the government shutdown. READ MORE: 4 tips for navigating higher ACA health care premiums Asked whether he would do the same, Johnson said the House had already done its job in passing a short-term funding patch. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. “I’m not promising anybody anything,” Johnson said. Johnson also rejected the idea that congressional leaders get together and negotiate a compromise on extending the enhanced tax credits that make coverage more affordable. WATCH LIVE: Senate convenes as Trump ramps up pressure to kill the filibuster and end the shutdown “We’re not taking four corners, four leaders in a back room and making a deal and hoisting it upon the American people,” Johnson said. “I’m not going to be a part of that.” A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now