US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on June 12 reached a "power-sharing" agreement with a group of conservative Republican lawmakers, breaking the deadlock that had paralyzed votes in the House of Representatives for days, Reuters reported.
"We had a very productive meeting tonight," Mr. McCarthy told reporters after the meeting.
US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy speaks at the US Capitol building on May 27.
Republican Rep. Scott Perry of Pennsylvania also confirmed the parties had reached a "framework for moving forward" but did not provide details.
Still, lawmakers warned they could block other measures in the House unless they see progress toward a deal.
"We are concerned about the economic security of this country, and to that end, we will work. If we don't, there will be conflict," Rep. Ralph Norman said after his discussion with Mr. McCarthy.
Earlier, some Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to block two bills and prevent the federal government from enacting new regulations, in protest of the debt ceiling deal that Mr. McCarthy negotiated with President Joe Biden. According to conservatives, Mr. McCarthy has not kept a promise he made in January, when he was running for president, in which he pledged to reduce spending to fiscal 2022 levels.
According to a lawmaker who attended the meeting, Mr. McCarthy told hardliners that he would not agree to the debt ceiling deal if he knew it would "divide us," CNN reported.
The House is expected to begin voting on Republican bills on June 13, after days of delays, as continued party infighting could hamper key defense and spending plans later this year.
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