‘A Lot of Ball Game to Play’: Republicans Have a Plan to Pass Trump’s Agenda. It’s No Sure Thing.

Republicans have a two-pronged reconciliation plan. But if the GOP has learned anything from the past, it’s that these types of legislative gambits are easier said than done.

John Thune

Newly elected Senate Republican Leader John Thune gives remarks during a press conference at the Capitol. Aaron Schwartz/Sipa USA via AP

With narrow majorities in the House and Senate, Republicans have a plan to convert their legislative dreams into MAGA realities next year: budget reconciliation.

Specifically, Republicans are lining up not one, but two reconciliation bills to subvert the Senate’s 60-vote threshold and get their legislative agenda to the Resolute desk in Donald Trump’s reclaimed Oval Office.

But as Sen. Susan Collins suggested, Republicans would be wise not to get ahead of themselves.