House Republicans are proceeding with the markup of their party-line tax and spending package amid resistance from fiscal conservatives, as they prepare for a crucial committee vote. Speaker Mike Johnson and his team have been working extensively throughout the night to secure the necessary votes, particularly from holdouts on Medicaid provisions. Despite last-minute objections from fiscal hawks, the House Budget Committee will hold its morning markup on Friday as scheduled, with GOP leaders expecting the panel to approve the bill after members deliver their opening statements.
The measure, which is central to enacting President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda, has faced significant hurdles, with extensive back-and-forth over texts and phone calls with hard-liners regarding Medicaid. While leaders are feeling more optimistic about the measure’s prospects, according to people familiar with the negotiations, there is still more work to do. Assuming the package goes through Friday, talks will continue through the weekend to approve changes that will be made to the bill text before hitting the House floor next week.