House Republican leaders are pushing for a swift approval of the Senate’s revised budget plan before the mid-April recess. However, hard-liners are resisting due to concerns over reduced spending cuts. The final outcome will shape President Trump’s domestic policy agenda.
House GOP Leaders Aim to Pass Senate Budget Plan
House Republican leaders are working to secure final approval of the Senate’s modified budget resolution. With Congress set to go on recess by April 10, GOP leaders see this as their best chance to advance President Donald Trump’s economic agenda without further delays.
House Conservatives Oppose Reduced Spending Cuts
The revised Senate plan proposes only $3 billion in spending cuts, significantly lower than the House’s initial $1.5 trillion target. Hard-line conservatives argue that the two chambers should have matching spending reductions and are considering blocking the plan.
Potential Budget Roadblocks and Vote-a-Rama Challenges
The Senate has already passed one version of the budget after a lengthy amendment process known as vote-a-rama. Another round is expected this week. If the Senate passes the revised plan, House Speaker Mike Johnson will need to rally enough support to pass it without sending it back for another round of voting.
GOP Leadership’s Strategy to Gain Support
To secure approval, Johnson and other House Republican leaders plan to emphasize that the core of their original proposal—including major spending cuts—remains in the Senate’s version. They hope that once explained in detail, hard-liners will be more receptive.
What Happens Next?
Once the final budget is approved, House and Senate leaders will work on the specifics of spending cuts, Medicaid reductions, and debt ceiling policies. These contentious debates are expected to resurface in the next legislative phase.
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