Senate Republicans are gearing up to challenge the House's plans for President Donald Trump's first major legislative package, setting the stage for a high-stakes clash that could be just the beginning of hurdles facing Hill Republicans this spring.
Following the House GOP's passage of a blueprint allowing lawmakers to begin drafting Trump's agenda, key Senate Republicans, including Majority Leader John Thune, have indicated they are not prepared to simply accept the House plan. Thune emphasized that the House plan, which includes temporary tax cuts, deep spending cuts, and a two-year debt limit hike, differs significantly from the Senate's recent national security and energy-focused blueprint.
