House Passes Budget Resolution with Narrow Vote, Highlighting GOP Divisions
The House passed a budget resolution on Tuesday evening in a narrow 217-215 vote, with all Republicans except Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky voting in favor. The resolution, which aims to extend tax cuts from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and eliminate taxes on overtime wages, tips, and Social Security benefits, was championed by former President Donald Trump as a “big, beautiful bill.” However, Massie broke ranks with his party, citing concerns over the budget’s impact on the national debt.
Massie expressed his opposition on social media, stating that the GOP budget extends a five-year tax holiday but fails to sufficiently cut spending, potentially increasing the deficit by over $300 billion annually. Over a decade, he warned, the budget could add $20 trillion to the national debt. His dissent highlighted internal GOP divisions, as some Republicans worried about the growing debt and potential cuts to social programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security.
The resolution now moves to the reconciliation process, where House committees will work to offset the trillions of dollars in projected tax cuts by adjusting spending. The process restricts amendments and avoids a Senate filibuster, making it a critical step in advancing Trump’s legislative agenda. House Speaker Mike Johnson praised the vote as progress toward delivering on Trump’s “America First” agenda, while Democrats criticized the budget for prioritizing tax cuts for the wealthy at the expense of vital social programs.
Massie’s lone opposition underscores the challenges Republicans face in maintaining unity within their slim House majority. With only one vote to spare, the budget’s passage hinged on near-unanimous GOP support. The resolution now heads to the Senate, where its fate remains uncertain.
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