At a House Republican retreat, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., revealed that President-elect Donald Trump supports passing a single reconciliation bill to address key priorities, including border security, energy, and extending his 2017 tax law, according to sources cited by NBC News.
Reconciliation allows Congress to pass tax and spending measures with a simple majority, bypassing the Senate’s 60-vote threshold. Trump’s stance contrasts with some advisors, including Stephen Miller, who favor splitting immigration and tax policies into separate bills. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., has also backed a two-bill strategy to prioritize immediate border issues and address tax cuts later.
Many GOP lawmakers, however, argue that a single bill would simplify the process and reduce political risks. With a slim House majority and a four-seat Senate edge, Republicans face challenges unifying around either strategy. Splitting the bills could increase the cost of extending tax cuts, raising concerns about the deficit, a critical issue for many in the party.
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