and his top deputies criticized Senate Republicans for not adopting the budget resolution that the House approved last month. In response, a Senate Republican aide noted the House has spent more time on recess than the Senate. The aide also pointedly noted the Senate has only taken one recess so far this year, while the House has taken three. AdvertisementJohnson has set a goal of passing a budget resolution unlocking a filibuster-free path for Trump’s agenda in both houses of Congress by April 7, ahead of a scheduled two-week Easter break. Senate Republicans would prefer to prioritize permanency for the already enacted tax cuts, which will expire at the end of the year if Congress doesn’t act.

Source: Huffington Post March 25, 2025 14:28 UTC