The U.S. House Republicans who have yet to rally behind the party’s “big, beautiful bill” huddled in the speaker’s office Tuesday as different factions tried to hash out agreement on taxes, Medicaid and a few other outstanding issues. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters before those meetings began there were …
Read More »Conservatives on House Budget Committee Switch Votes, Advance GOP Package
U.S. House Republicans on the Budget Committee moved the “one big, beautiful” reconciliation bill a step closer to the chamber floor in a rare Sunday night vote after a handful of conservatives blocked the bill Friday. The massive deal squeaked through on a 17-16 vote, with four far-right panel members voting …
Read More »Trump-Supported Budget Squeaks By in House After GOP Assurances of Vast Spending Cuts
U.S. House Republicans adopted a budget resolution Thursday, clearing the way for both chambers of Congress to write a bill extending 2017 tax cuts and bolstering funding for border security and defense, though the blueprint set vastly different targets for spending cuts. The cliff-hanger 216-214 vote followed a tumultuous week …
Read More »House Passes GOP Budget, Paving Way for Trump’s Legislative Agenda
The House of Representatives passed a Republican budget resolution Tuesday in a razor-thin 217-215 vote, setting the stage for President Donald Trump’s economic and policy agenda. The passage marked a major victory for House Speaker Mike Johnson, who spent hours persuading reluctant GOP holdouts. 🔹 Key Facts:✔️ Only one Republican—Rep. …
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