House GOP’s 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Clears Hurdle Amid Conservative Pushback
Sarah Johnson
May 19, 2025
Brief
House Republicans advance 'big, beautiful bill' toward a House vote, navigating conservative concerns and a tight majority.
House Republicans pulled off a late-night victory, nudging their much-hyped "big, beautiful bill" through the Budget Committee after a Friday fumble. The legislation, a cornerstone of GOP ambitions, now heads to the House Rules Committee on Wednesday, with a potential full House vote by Thursday. The target? A Memorial Day finish line.
But here’s the catch: the GOP’s razor-thin majority leaves little room for error. Some conservatives are still grumbling about green energy tax credits, Medicaid work requirements, and the SALT deduction (state and local taxes, for the uninitiated). Expect a flurry of tweaks via a manager’s amendment before the Rules Committee meeting. Handshakes and whispered promises from GOP leadership and the White House will likely be key to securing the final votes.
The bill’s journey is less a sprint and more a high-stakes tightrope walk. With internal party tensions and a ticking clock, the next few days will be a masterclass in political arm-twisting.
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Editor's Comments
This bill’s got more drama than a reality TV finale. Will the GOP’s tightrope walk end in a standing ovation or a faceplant? And those green energy credits—why’s it always the planet that sparks the biggest fights in Congress? Bet they’ll need more than a handshake to keep the SALT from stinging.
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