U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) looks on, after President Donald Trump delivered remarks on tariffs, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 2, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis
The House of Representatives pulled an expected vote Wednesday night on the Senate's budget blueprint as Republicans faced resistance from their own party — which several GOP lawmakers warned would happen.
Trump openly leaned on his party to pass the budget ahead of the highly anticipated — and now delayed —vote. Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News wrote on X that the House waited 80 minutes and now heads "back to the drawing board."
Laura Weiss, also of Punchbowl, reported that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said a "small subset" of Republicans remain dissatisfied with the bill.
"So we're going to talk about maybe going to a conference with the Senate or adding an amendment, but we're going to make that decision. We are going to continue to move forward," he said.
Johnson said he thinks the vote could happen Thursday morning.
Ahead of the House's planned vote, Republicans openly expressed skepticism they could pass the legislation.
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) told Raw Story after a procedural vote narrowly passed earlier in the day — setting up a final vote — they didn't appear to have enough support to pass the signature piece of President Donald Trump's agenda.
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"Right now, it'll lose the vote," he warned after the procedural vote passed. When asked how he thought the vote would proceed, Burchett said House leaders would have to "cut some deal" with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD).
"Then I guess it goes," Burchett said.
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) told reporters he doubted the House would hold a vote. Ogles told Raw Story he opposes the budget plan and demanded a physical framework from the Senate.
"Without that —" he began. "I trust the president — I don't trust the Senate. I understand the president. I appreciate the president. I support his vision. But I don't trust that the Senate will adhere to it. And that's the problem," he said after the procdural vote.
Ogles complained he feels it's "Groundhog Day" dealing with the other chamber.
"This plays out the same way over and over again. On repeat. It's 'Groundhog Day.' So why would I — and again, first time, shame on me. Second time, you know. Shame on you, shame on me, kind of deal," he added.
Burchett warned his party not to bring the budget plan for a final vote.
"I think it's a bad idea. Why do you want to go up and lose?" he asked. "They think it's going to put the pressure on us but it emboldens. Puts you in a corner."