House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, planned to reattempt adopting the budget plan needed to move forward with President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda after facing opposition from fiscal conservatives the day prior. Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune projected confidence in their ability to secure the necessary votes for the budget resolution, which includes at least $1.5 trillion in savings for the American people. The hang-up had been over the Senate’s call for $4 billion in spending cuts. Thune emphasized that the Senate is in agreement with the House on the outlined savings in the budget resolution.
If Republicans are successful in passing the budget resolution on Thursday, it will be the first step in a longer process to achieve Trump’s goals, including preventing a tax hike, increasing immigration enforcement, and boosting defense spending. The resolution directs House and Senate committees to begin working on the specifics of these efforts, while also identifying savings to fund them. The process has required close collaboration between the White House, the Senate, and House leadership to ensure the shared goals are met in the budget reconciliation process. Ultimately, the successful adoption of the budget resolution will be crucial in advancing Trump’s legislative priorities for the American people.
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