Members of House Republican leadership are pressured by the Senate GOP to take up the blueprint for the settlement budget when negotiations resume at Capitol Hill.
Both the Senate and House of Representatives have passed their respective budget resolutions, but Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Senate majority leader John Tune (Rs.D.) will discuss the path forward to meet on Tuesday. House Republicans are to advance the “big and beautiful bill” supported by President Donald Trump, and have notified the Senate.
“We encourage Senate colleagues to take up House budget resolutions when they return to Washington.”
“The house is determined to send the President to hold the borders, keep taxes low on family and job creators, expand the economy, restore control of America's energy, bring peace through power, and make the government more efficient and responsible.” statement I'll read it.
“We took the first step to achieve that by passing a budget resolution a few weeks ago, and we look forward to joining the Senate in this commitment to ensuring President Trump's full agenda as soon as possible,” the statement continued. “The Americans have given us a delegation, and we have to act on that.”
Despite seeking a House resolution, Republican leaders remain divided into competing blueprints. While the GOP still bashes fine prints on issues like tax policy and budget cuts, House Republicans argue that their version is the best option for implementing Trump's agenda.
“We encourage Senate colleagues to take up House budget resolutions when they return to Washington,” the statement reads. “This is our opportunity to deliver what will become one of the most consequential laws in our country's history. By working together, we will accomplish that.”
Congress has around two weeks to advance settlement consultations if Republicans want to pass the final budget by April 7, an ambitious goal set by Johnson. Congress will normally operate at a glacial pace, but negotiations are expected to resume on Tuesday.
Some Republicans, like Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, are less optimistic than leadership.
“Maybe what we're trying to do is talk to each other, stare at each other, and ultimately it's very confusing the issue and it takes two months to unravel what we agree with.” I said.
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