GOP plots third reconciliation bill as midterm clock ticks
House leaders are weighing defense, health care and housing changes as only two GOP defections could sink the bill in a slim majority.
- House Republicans are pushing for a third reconciliation bill before the midterm elections to advance President Donald Trump's legislative agenda, Speaker Mike Johnson announced on Wednesday.
- Republicans previously used this process for the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" last year and are poised to pass $70 billion in immigration enforcement funding through the same filibuster-bypassing mechanism.
- Johnson must navigate competing demands from hard-line conservatives and moderates, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune warned that securing 50 votes in the chamber "is going to be hard."
- Sen. Mitch McConnell dismissed the possibility, stating "So, it's really not an option," as lawmakers face a tight schedule with ten appropriations bills and upcoming recesses before elections.
- Republican Study Committee Chair August Pfluger remains optimistic, stating he is "very confident" Republicans can pass the bill in the coming weeks before the August recess.
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