House Republicans Face Delays on Trump Tax Bill Vote Amid Storms, Internal Opposition

House Republicans are struggling to pass President Donald Trump's massive tax-cut and spending bill amid resistance from hardline conservatives and severe weather disruptions that have delayed lawmakers' travel to Washington. Speaker Mike Johnson is actively working to convince holdouts to support the legislation, but with a narrow Republican majority, even a few defections could derail the bill. The Freedom Caucus, led by Rep. Andy Harris, remains skeptical about the bill's cost and its chances of passing. Storm-related travel delays have forced some members to find alternative routes, causing procedural votes to be extended and complicating efforts to meet the self-imposed July 4 deadline. Any amendments in the House would require a Senate vote, further imperiling the timeline. Despite these challenges, Trump is pressing for the bill's swift passage, which includes key domestic priorities such as tax cuts and immigration enforcement.