Senate Republicans are not excited about moving forward with this extremely conservative measure and fear the electoral consequences of this vote. Nor is it certain that Senate Republicans will be able to use the budget reconciliation process, which prohibits a filibuster. Senator Mitch McConnell and his colleagues will realize that a victory would give President Trump and the party an enormous boost in his political standing. Senate Republicans will be prepared to do whatever is necessary to finish this job through the reconciliation process. The incompetent manner in which President Trump has handled legislation and the congressional process could easily result in disastrous stumbles in the week ahead.

Source: CNN May 04, 2017 20:15 UTC