A Republican moderate expressed concern about the party's budget resolution, reflecting on past election troubles. The House passed a budget framework allowing for $4.5 trillion in tax cuts but faced significant opposition from Democrats. Despite nearly unanimous Republican support, some vulnerable members sought to clarify that the resolution is merely a starting point for negotiations. This comes amid heightened voter frustration, particularly regarding proposed cuts to programs like Medicaid, while some Republicans assert no direct cuts are mentioned in the resolution itself.
It could be trouble.
We saw what happened in 2018, referring to the midterm year in which voter anger over the GOP's legislative efforts helped Democrats flip more than 40 House seats.
Last night's vote was just a procedural step to start federal budget negotiations and does NOT change any current laws.
There is zero mention of cutting Medicaid in the budget resolution, even as it calls for the Energy and Commerce Committee to seek $880 billion in cuts.
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