House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has successfully negotiated an end to the House floor blockade orchestrated by a small group of Republican representatives. The blockade, which began last week, disrupted routine procedural votes and stalled several Republican bills, including legislation related to gas stoves and pistol braces. The group of 11 conservatives expressed strong dissatisfaction with McCarthy's handling of the debt ceiling negotiations with President Biden. They also accused GOP leadership of retaliating against Rep. Andrew Clyde for his stance on the debt limit bill by delaying his Second Amendment legislation. However, tensions seem to have cooled, and Rep. Ralph Norman has indicated that the House will likely proceed with a combined procedural vote on the previously stalled bills. While Norman couldn't guarantee the support of all 11 holdouts, he expressed optimism that the chamber would move forward collectively. He emphasized the desire to work together on future legislative battles. McCarthy confirmed that productive discussions took place, suggesting a shared willingness to find common ground and restore unity within the Republican ranks. Although details of the agreement remain somewhat unclear, Rep. Norman hinted at continued frustration with the debt limit compromise, indicating that discussions regarding spending in the upcoming appropriations process are still ongoing. McCarthy acknowledged that the situation isn't entirely resolved but expressed confidence in the progress made. Rep. Bob Good, another member of the dissenting group, also anticipated an agreement within the next few days to advance the delayed legislation. It has been reported that the conservatives sought two key assurances from McCarthy regarding the appropriations process: capping federal spending at fiscal year 2022 levels and halting spending on programs whose authorization has expired. The 2022 spending cap aligns with the GOP's initial goal in their debt limit bill, which some conservatives view as the baseline for acceptable spending levels. The demand to cease funding for unauthorized programs echoes Rep. Ken Buck's concerns about the continued allocation of resources to programs without current authorization, like the Endangered Species Act.