Republicans are growing frustrated with Mr. Johnson’s approach to governing with a razor-thin majority, saying that he promises more than he can achieve, frustrating the disparate groups in his caucus.
A Republican blockade derailed a Pentagon policy bill and other legislation as the far right pressed for action on a voting bill championed by President Trump.
If President Trump were to pressure Congress to take up birthright legislation, it would be an exceedingly difficult vote ahead of the midterm elections.