Apr 9, 2025 - Politics & Policy

Mike Johnson delays budget vote as GOP revolt rages on

Andrew Solender

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) delayed a scheduled vote on Republicans' budget resolution in the face of seemingly intractable opposition from fiscal hawks in his party.

Why it matters: It's a blow to Johnson and President Trump in their quest to pass a massive tax-cut package.

Numerous House Republicans said Wednesday that they remained opposed to or undecided on the Senate budget resolution because it mandates only $4 billion in spending cuts — versus the $1.5 trillion in cuts required by the House-passed version.
Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) said the White House was "working with a group to come up with cuts that we can hopefully get," adding that he wants assurances in writing.

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