Mike Johnson Says Republicans Have the Votes to Pass Their Budget Framework

The speaker said leadership has won over conservative holdouts with commitments for savings, after a failed Wednesday vote attempt. He’ll be put to the test Thursday morning.

Mike Johnson

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Speaker Mike Johnson projected confidence he has the votes to adopt the Senate’s budget resolution Thursday morning, after House conservatives threw the effort into chaos Wednesday night.

He’ll be put to the test during a vote Thursday morning.

“I’m happy to tell you that this morning, I believe we have the votes to finally adopt the budget resolution,” Johnson told reporters. “So we can move forward on President Trump’s very important agenda for the American people.”