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Trump Backs House GOP’s Unified Budget Strategy Amid Senate Developments
On Wednesday, President Trump endorsed the House Republican strategy to pass a comprehensive budget bill that encapsulates his key policy objectives, even as Senate Republicans continue to advance their own budget resolution.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump expressed his confidence in the collaboration between the House and Senate, stating, “The House and Senate are doing a SPECTACULAR job of working together as one unified, and unbeatable, TEAM. However, unlike the Lindsey Graham version of the very important legislation currently being discussed, the House Resolution implements my FULL America First Agenda—EVERYTHING, not just parts of it!”
Trump emphasized the need for both chambers of Congress to approve the House Budget in order to initiate the reconciliation process, which would advance his comprehensive agenda through a singular, robust legislative package. “We need both Chambers to pass the House Budget to ‘kickstart’ the Reconciliation process, and move all of our priorities to the concept of, ‘ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL,'” he added.
Meanwhile, Vice President Vance is scheduled to meet with Senate Republicans later in the day. Trump is currently in Florida, where he will address attendees at a Saudi-backed investment forum in Miami.
Senator John Barrasso (Wy.), who holds the position of second-ranking Republican in the Senate, relayed to reporters that the Senate’s plans for the budget resolution remain on track following Trump’s remarks.
Although Trump had initially been ambiguous about his preference for either a single large reconciliation bill or multiple smaller bills, he has consistently indicated his support for consolidating efforts into a comprehensive package. He has previously voiced enthusiasm for the idea of “one big, beautiful bill,” yet maintained that tangible outcomes are the ultimate goal.
The divergence between House and Senate Republicans regarding legislative strategy has become apparent in recent weeks. Senate members have advocated for a two-bill approach, while those in the House have shown support for a singular, unified bill.
Trump’s comments came on the heels of Senate Republicans scheduling a vote on their budget resolution later this week, aiming to incorporate elements of his agenda. The proposal led by Senate Budget Committee Chair Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) includes a reconciliation bill aimed at allocating approximately $325 billion to enhance border security operations, facilitate Trump’s deportation initiatives, and increase defense expenditures while also addressing energy policies. There are plans for a second reconciliation bill to extend the tax cuts enacted during Trump’s presidency in 2017.
In contrast, the House moved forward with its budget resolution last week, which is intended to serve as a comprehensive framework for a single legislative measure that merges defense and border spending with a continuation of the Trump tax cuts alongside other critical priorities.
This story was updated at 10:46 a.m.
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