On Tuesday evening, House Republicans endorsed a comprehensive plan for President Trump’s ambitious legislative agenda, successfully maintaining their narrow majority despite ongoing challenges from dissenting members who threatened to block its passage.
The resolution was approved by the House with a narrow 217–215 vote, opening the door for the GOP to move forward with legislative action and begin shaping Trump’s flagship policy proposals.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) was the only Republican to vote against the resolution.
This proposal, often referred to as a budget resolution, includes provisions for committee assignments aimed at reducing spending by $1.5 trillion, with the possibility of up to $2 trillion in cuts, while also allowing for an increase in the deficit by $4.5 trillion due to tax reductions over the next decade, and an additional $300 billion in increased funding for border security and national defense.
However, just before the budget resolution was approved in the House, President Trump, 78, expressed uncertainty and hinted that he was still considering the alternative plan put forward by Senate Republicans. Although presidents do not directly sign budget resolutions, the Senate will have its say, and Trump continues to hold considerable influence over the process.
“The House has a bill and the Senate has a bill, and I’m looking at them both, and I’ll make decisions,” Trump stated to reporters on Tuesday, despite his personal efforts to rally support among House members.
{Matzav.com}