GOP advances $95 billion budget reconciliation bill

Republican lawmakers are preparing to advance a $95 billion budget reconciliation bill that would pass along party lines. The measure would allow Republicans to enact spending and tax changes with a simple majority in the Senate, bypassing the 60-vote filibuster threshold.

obstacles Republican strategists have identified several internal hurdles that could slow or alter the bill's path. These include disagreements over spending priorities and the narrow margins in both chambers. The reconciliation process requires strict compliance with Senate rules that limit what provisions can be included.

Any deviation risks points of order that could force changes or delay final passage.

next steps Lawmakers are expected to begin formal committee work in the coming weeks. The bill would then move to floor votes in both the House and Senate. Passage would mark one of the first major fiscal actions of the current Congress.