Republicans debate best reconciliation strategy to secure quick wins for Trump

[mystery-ak]

Republicans debate best reconciliation strategy to secure quick wins for Trump
By
Cami Mondeaux

However, Republicans still need to agree on what matters to prioritize before they can get the wheels turning in the 119th Congress. Although they will hold control of Congress, their slim margins in both chambers will make it easier said than done to achieve the aggressive changes Trump is hoping to implement after he takes office on Jan. 20, 2025.

“We’re still having a lot of conversations about the structure,” House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) told reporters in December. “The good news is there are a lot of really good, important things that we want to do in reconciliation.”

Because of filibuster rules in the Senate, most legislation requires 60 votes to advance bills to the floor for a final vote — meaning Republicans will need to rely on at least seven Democrats to vote with them. However, Republicans are planning to circumvent Democratic opposition on key agenda items by using a procedure known as budget reconciliation.

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[bilo]

If the Pubs want to be a majority party for more than 2 years they really need to get behind Trump and push his agenda through. I'm hoping they can get the Speakership resolved quickly. If not it is not a good sign that they will get much done.

[DefiantMassRINO]

They need to tush push Trump's quarterback sneak across the first down marker.

[Fishrrman]

A Fishrrman fearless prediction:

Unless the Senate Republicans become willing to nuke the filibuster into oblivion, a considerable chunk of Mr. Trump's agenda is destined to die in the Senate.

That is... what it is.