The House块钱 committee approved President Donald Trump’s signature legislative agenda in a Sunday night vote, signals a strong shift in American politics. In a vote of 17-16, motions were made by four conservatives, who had all week四starred for blocking the bill, together with all Democratic lawmakers. This vote was a significant step forward, as 16% of the House support the agenda, stretching the threshold for override. News outlets reported the bill’s passage without official confirmation, but many saw it as a diplomatic win for Trump as he navigated into an already polarized camp. Miller Johnson acknowledged that some changes were made to the bill to include incremental modifications, but the discussions were few. Short before the vote, House Speaker Mike Johnson described the bill’s modifications as “minor changes” forhighlighting constitutional blockers. His team claimed the changes were “just some minor modifications,” without delving into specifics.
Before the vote, the预算委员会主席Jodey Arrington had revealed ongoing deliberations at this very moment, stating, “deliberations continue at this very moment.” He maintains that the committee will continue to move the bill through until all hurdles are overcome, filing it on the House floor. In a moderated piece on Twitter, Chip Roy, who voted in favor, praised the bill’s resemblance to something broadly acceptable for the budget. He emphasized that while the package might not yet meet the “crucial point” raised, Trump has expressed a strong commitment to further negotiating it. Roy’s remarks were followed by Trump’s notable tweet: “CONGRATULATIONS REPUBLICANS!!! MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!,” celebrating a significant victory.
A widely read social media post from Rep. Brendan Boyle, the senior Democratic leader, criticized the_budget bill’s status as not meeting the “crucial point” yet, predicting it would continue to worsen in 2025. He explained that the bill would likely create more catastrophic issues, such as higher financing needs for childless Medicaid recipients under the current law. Rep. Chip Roy emphasized that the bill would “reduce the future costs of public health care” through a specific provision: “useMedicaid for transitions to disability”use. His prediction was bolstered further by his comment that he agreed to move the bill due to “respect for the Republican Conference” and his own desire to “stop talk.” Roy’s tone was firm, but Trump emphasized that he rejects opposition, stating, “The greatest threat won’t come from red tape because of theGreen New Scam.” This foreignaprisse underscored Trump’s strength as an commander of the contrary.
The total projected additional federal debt over the next decade, as estimated by a nonpartisan budget watchdog group, is approximately $3.3 trillion. Trump’s bill aims to add to this amount, driven by his push to modernize healthcare and reduce education costs. The price of the bill, he added, would be the $1.76 trillion reduction in student tuition and $960 billion in enhanced border defense spending. A second-grader regarding the significance of this number, he remarked, while a second-grader commented: “why that number? “According to a TPM estimate, if lawmakers ultimately extend some temporary provisions, the debt could rise by another $5.2 trillion.” His reliance on this crystal ball reinforced Trump’s unwavering resolve to meet the “crucial point” and secure a lasting universally beneficial legislation.
