On Thursday, the House of Representatives approved a Trump-supported budget plan. The final vote was 216-214.
Republican Representatives Victoria Spartz and Thomas Massie voted against the measure.
Senate Approves Major Spending Reform
On Saturday, the Senate passed the same resolution in a close 51-48 vote. The bill aims to save over $1 trillion.
The House has passed the Senate's budget resolution for President TRUMP's Big Beautiful Bill.
— Aishah Hasnie (@aishahhasnie) April 10, 2025
2 GOPers voted no — SPARTZ and MASSIE
What’s Included in the Budget Plan?
The resolution features key pillars of Trump’s agenda, including:
- Lower taxes for American families
- Border security improvements
- Support for U.S. energy independence
- Spending cuts across federal departments, including the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
Speaker Mike Johnson Confirms Support Before Vote
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced early Thursday that he had enough votes to pass the resolution.
“This morning, I believe we have the votes to finally adopt the budget resolution,” Johnson said. “It’s a key step for President Trump’s agenda.”
.@SpeakerJohnson "This morning I believe we have the votes to finally adopt the budget resolution so we can move forward on President Trump's very important agenda for the American people. " pic.twitter.com/B6S3msmNOy
— CSPAN (@cspan) April 10, 2025
Trump Praises Victory on Truth Social
Former President Donald Trump celebrated the win shortly after the vote.
“Congratulations to the House on the passage of a Bill that sets the stage for one of the Greatest and Most Important Signings in the History of our Country,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
He added, “Among many other things, it will be the Largest Tax and Regulation Cuts ever even contemplated. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
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