Updated Apr 10, 2025 - Politics & Policy

Mike Johnson quashes GOP revolt to pass Trump-backed budget bill

Andrew Solender

Mike Johnson and Donald Trump — President Donald Trump gestures as House Speaker Mike Johnson looks on while departing the U.S. Capitol on March 12. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Thursday overcame a sizable revolt of his members and passed a budget resolution that was endorsed by President Trump.

Why it matters: It puts Republican leaders one critical step closer to being able to pass a hulking fiscal bill that includes $4 trillion in tax cuts and a $5 trillion debt ceiling increase.

The path to success was not without its speed bumps: Johnson had to pull a Wednesday vote on the Senate budget resolution as fiscal hawks in his conference argued it didn't mandate nearly enough spending cuts.
Johnson and the White House worked vigorously this week to reassure House Republicans that they would get the $1.5 trillion in cuts they are seeking.

What happened: The budget measure passed 216-214, with GOP Reps. Thomas Massie (Ky.) and Victoria Spartz (Ind.) joining Democrats in voting against it.

Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional reporting.

Add Axios on Google

Mike Johnson quashes GOP revolt to pass Trump-backed budget bill

What to read next