Speaker Mike Johnson has talked a big game about delivering a “big, beautiful” reconciliation bill to enact Donald Trump’s agenda. But with the House slated to vote on a budget resolution Tuesday that may be doomed, Johnson looks like he’s in big trouble.
As a handful of members seek specific commitments from leadership about spending cuts in a reconciliation bill, Johnson’s commitments in the next 24 hours could be crucial for the success or failure of the ultimate legislation. But by Monday evening, one thing was clear: Lawmakers were dubious that the Tuesday vote would succeed — if it happens at all.
When asked if the vote was still scheduled for Tuesday, Johnson himself gave a noncommittal answer.