House Faces GOP Opposition, Delays on Trump's Budget Bill Vote

President Donald Trump's ambitious "big beautiful bill," a sweeping spending and budget reconciliation package, passed the Senate with a narrow 51-50 vote, breaking a tie through Vice President JD Vance's vote. The bill now faces a difficult path in the House, where Speaker Mike Johnson aims to pass it before the July 4 deadline, but the process is complicated by significant Senate amendments and growing conservative opposition. House Republicans can only afford three no votes to advance the bill, but a fourth "no" vote has emerged, increasing uncertainty and frustration among GOP members. Key conservative voices like Rep. Ralph Norman express strong skepticism about the rushed process, the bill’s expanded spending, and insufficient time to review the nearly 1,000-page document before a House floor vote. The House Rules Committee, dominated by Republicans, is expected to play a pivotal role in whether the bill proceeds, with some members prepared to vote against it due to concerns over increased debt and added pork-barrel provisions. Democrats continue to oppose the bill, further complicating its passage.