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House Narrowly Approves Budget Framework After Intense GOP Negotiations

The resolution unlocks the reconciliation process for advancing President Trump’s domestic agenda, following a contentious standoff over spending cuts.

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

  • The House passed the Senate-approved budget resolution in a 216–214 vote after late-night negotiations with GOP holdouts.
  • Speaker Mike Johnson worked to address concerns from fiscal conservatives who opposed the Senate’s proposal of $4 billion in cuts, far below the House’s $1.5 trillion target.
  • President Trump actively pressured Republicans to support the resolution, emphasizing its importance for extending tax cuts and funding border security and defense initiatives.
  • The resolution enables the reconciliation process, allowing Republicans to bypass the Senate’s 60-vote threshold to advance Trump’s broader legislative agenda.
  • Despite the resolution’s approval, significant divisions remain within the GOP over spending priorities, signaling challenges ahead in finalizing Trump’s policy package.