Reporter’s Notebook: House vote on ‘big, beautiful bill’ could come as early as today
President Trump is urging GOP members to pass the budget bill, which he refers to as the “big, beautiful bill.” The House could potentially debate and vote on the bill as early as later today or tonight. House Speaker Mike Johnson’s goal is to have the plan voted on before Memorial Day, as members are eager to attend various events and parades during the holiday weekend.
A tentative deal has been reached between Speaker Johnson and blue state Republicans to boost the cap on the SALT deduction for high-tax states. This agreement is seen as a positive step towards gaining more support for the bill. The House Rules Committee started its meeting at 1 a.m. ET to finalize the “manager’s amendment” from Johnson, which aims to address concerns of skeptical Republicans without causing any new issues.
There is growing support among Republican governors for Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill.” The House is now in a position to potentially vote on the bill, with the possibility of other obstacles arising. The key factor remains the math, as the GOP can only afford to lose three votes on its side and still pass the bill.
Overall, the push to pass the budget bill is gaining momentum, with various negotiations and agreements being made to secure the necessary votes. The process is ongoing, and the outcome will have significant implications for the future of the budget and fiscal policy. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
