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House Narrowly Approves Budget Framework After Delayed Vote and GOP Negotiations

Speaker Mike Johnson secures passage of Senate-backed resolution critical for advancing Trump's tax agenda following intense discussions with Republican holdouts.

Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson is seen arriving for a House Republican Caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol on April 8, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) (L) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speak at a press conference on the Republican budget bill at the US Capitol on April 10, 2025.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., leaves the chamber after an essential procedural vote passed in the House to advance President Donald Trump's top domestic priorities on spending reductions and tax breaks, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, April 9, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Overview

  • After a postponed vote on Wednesday due to insufficient support, the House approved the budget resolution on Thursday by a narrow 216-214 margin.
  • The resolution, a key step in advancing President Trump's proposed tax cuts and broader domestic agenda, faced resistance from fiscal conservatives demanding deeper spending cuts.
  • Speaker Mike Johnson worked into the night, negotiating with GOP holdouts and considering amendments to address concerns over the Senate's modest $4 billion spending cuts compared to the House's push for $1.5 trillion.
  • President Trump actively lobbied Republicans to support the measure, framing it as essential for his 'big, beautiful bill' and urging unity within the party.
  • The resolution unlocks the reconciliation process, enabling Republicans to bypass the Senate filibuster and advance legislation, though further negotiations between the House and Senate are expected in the coming weeks.