The House of Representatives was slated to vote on a budget framework, but Speaker Johnson pulled the vote following a revolt by conservative Republicans. The original House budget proposed $1.5 trillion in cuts, while the Senate amended it to only $4 billion. This significant difference caused a significant portion of the House Republicans to refuse to support the framework.
Approximately 20 conservative lawmakers, many from the Freedom Caucus, opposed the amended bill, voicing concerns that the Senate's reduced spending cuts were insufficient and not aligned with the President's goals. They had warned Speaker Johnson beforehand that the bill would fail.
Several key figures, including Representatives Eric Burlison, Lloyd Smucker, and Ralph Norman, expressed their concerns publicly. They insisted on a stronger commitment to spending reductions and questioned the Senate's commitment to President Trump's agenda.
Following the failed vote, Speaker Johnson engaged in negotiations with both the Senate and President Trump. The President reportedly supports the process to find a solution. Further negotiations are planned, with the possibility of a vote the following morning or the initiation of a conference committee to resolve the differences between the House and Senate versions of the budget. The House and Senate were scheduled to adjourn for a two-week recess that afternoon.