Republican House Member Falls Asleep, Misses Key Vote on ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

‘I’m going to just strangle him,’ Speaker Johnson jokes.

President Trump and Speaker Johnson speak to reporters after departing a House Republican conference meeting, May 20, 2025. — President Trump and Speaker Johnson speak to reporters after departing a House Republican conference meeting, May 20, 2025. AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson

JOSEPH CURL

Published: May 22, 2025, 10:13 AM ET
Updated:May 22, 2025, 01:05 PM ET