House GOP Plans To Push Forward With Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Despite Uncertainty
House GOP leadership is moving forward with a vote on President Trump’s“big, beautiful bill” ahead of the Memorial Day recess, despite uncertainty over whether it has enough support to pass.
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Following a White House meeting with a group of potential defectors, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told reporters that the bill — which addresses tax cuts, border security, and energy reforms — will be brought to the floor. He added that leadership has made progress in rallying support and he expects to “land this plane.”
“The plan is to move forward as we expected,” Johnson said, noting that a vote could take place as early as Wednesday evening or Thursday morning, depending on when the Rules Committee finalizes changes and floor debate concludes.
Despite President Trump’s efforts to pressure conservative holdouts, several lawmakers remain unconvinced, even after negotiations aimed at crafting legislation that could unite all GOP factions.
Rep. John Rose (R-Tenn.), who rarely bucks leadership, came out against the bill shortly after lawmakers returned from the White House.
“I am a 'NO' on the reconciliation bill in its current form,” he said.
And a number of members of the House Freedom Caucus would not indicate whether they would ultimately vote for the measure.
One controversial provision — a deal granting GOP lawmakers from blue states a $40,000 increase in the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, capped at $500,000 in income — has further complicated the bill’s path.
“I’m pissed off,” said Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) in response to the SALT provision’s inclusion, but ultimately plans to vote yes.
Members of the House Rules Committee began meeting as early as 1:00 a.m. Wednesday to craft a manager’s amendment, as the GOP conference continues to struggle to find a consensus that satisfies all factions.
Republican sources suggested that even if the bill fails on the floor, it will at least put members on the record, potentially opening the door to pressure from constituents to get the legislation across the finish line.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) said he hasn’t ruled out the possibility of the sweeping bill passing by the end of the week.
“I don’t know how many ‘no’ votes there are — some people say no and then vote yes,” Scalise said. “That’s what happened during budget round one and budget round two.”
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