A Texas Republican lashed out at GOP leadership Wednesday night as House lawmakers voted on whether to advance the Senate's version of President Donald Trump's signature budget bill, accusing his party of trying to "cram this broken bill down our throats."
Rep. Keith Self, a staunch conservative, was one of four Republicans who initially voted against advancing the "One Big Beautiful Bill," writing on X that he came to Washington to "rein in" the national debt. Self said that House leadership pledged to ensure the megabill would include key provisions.
"Matching every $1 of tax cuts with $1 of spending cuts. - Terminating Biden's Green New Scam. - Prohibiting taxpayer-funded experimental gender transition procedures," he wrote.
But that didn't happen, and Self lit up his party over the perceived rug-pull.
"The Senate broke the House framework, and then they stomped all over it. Now, House leadership wants to cram this broken bill down our throats by rushing it to the floor while in the middle of discussions, completely disregarding their promises," wrote Self.
The Texan demanded that party leaders adhere to their commitments and restore those provisions from the House version.
"While honoring one's commitment may be a rare commodity in Washington, each member of Congress is obligated to return home and explain their actions to the constituents they serve. Ultimately, this is an issue of morality. Abiding by our word is the only thing we have; therefore, as the bill currently stands, I voted against the rule," he said.
Trump's massive, multi-trillion-dollar tax and spending package extends and expands Trump's tax cuts. Critics have said it will mainly enrich corporations and the super wealthy, thrust millions off Medicaid and food assistance, and increase the federal deficit by at least $3.3 trillion over the next decade.
