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House Budget Bill Defeated Amid GOP Dissent

5/17/2025

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In a setback for the House Budget Committee, a crucial reconciliation bill was voted down, with 16 supporting and 21 opposing it, largely due to hard-line Republican dissent. Congressman Ralph Norman and his allies pushed for modifications to Medicaid provisions. Speaker Mike Johnson is determined to broker a deal before the Memorial Day recess, facing significant hurdles ahead.

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Story summary

In a setback for the House Budget Committee, a crucial reconciliation bill was voted down, with 16 supporting and 21 opposing it, largely due to hard-line Republican dissent. Congressman Ralph Norman and his allies pushed for modifications to Medicaid provisions. Speaker Mike Johnson is determined to broker a deal before the Memorial Day recess, facing significant hurdles ahead.