House Republicans attempted to advance President Trump's tax and spending cuts package amid internal dissent. A late-night procedural vote was postponed due to the reluctance of some Republicans to support the Senate's recently passed version. House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized the need for urgency, aiming to meet the July 4th deadline. Trump, visibly frustrated, criticized Republicans for delaying progress and warned of negative political consequences. The slim majority of 220-212 left little margin for errors or defections. Challenges included objections from moderate Republicans regarding Medicaid cuts and concerns from conservatives about the fiscal impact of the legislation.
House Republicans faced challenges in advancing President Trump’s tax and spending cuts package, dealing with skeptical lawmakers and pressure to finalize the bill before the July 4th deadline.
Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized the urgency of voting and asserted, 'Our way is to plow through and get it done,' as he navigated closed-door meetings with lawmakers.
Trump expressed frustration with Republican lawmakers on social media, urging them to act quickly, stating, 'What are the Republicans waiting for???' and warning of potential political repercussions.
With a slim majority of 220-212, House Republicans contended with dissent from moderates and conservatives regarding cuts to Medicaid, making consensus on the bill difficult.
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