Mike Johnson Says 'Wild Card' Factor May Delay Passage Of Trump's Tax Bill
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The president wants his "big, beautiful bill" to reach his desk by July 4.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday conceded that the final House vote on Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” may be delayed due to a “wild card” factor as the lower chamber races to deliver a win for the president by his self-imposed deadline.
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed the bill with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote after Republicans managed to win over the support of Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska). The Senate’s version of the bill will now need to be approved by the House before it heads to Trump’s desk.
In an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity, Johnson said some members have struggled to return to Washington as a result of flight delays and cancellations prompted by the thunderstorms affecting the East Coast, including the nation’s capital.
“We’re having weather delays, getting everybody back right now,” Johnson said.
The bill got through the House Rules Committee early Wednesday and will now move on for consideration by the full House.
