House and Senate Republicans Advance Competing Budget Plans

GOP lawmakers in both chambers push forward differing frameworks to enact Trump's policy agenda, with key votes expected soon.

The Senate is expected to vote next week on a budget resolution prioritizing $175 billion for border security and $150 billion for defense spending.
House Republicans approved a budget resolution in committee, featuring $1.5 trillion in spending cuts, $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, and a $4 trillion debt ceiling increase.
The House plan includes a mechanism to adjust tax cuts based on achieving $2 trillion in federal cost savings over 10 years, addressing concerns from fiscal conservatives.
Senate Republicans favor a two-bill approach, separating border and defense funding from tax reforms, while House Republicans advocate for a single comprehensive package.
Both chambers must reconcile their differing plans to unlock the reconciliation process, enabling passage of Trump's agenda without Democratic support.