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House Speaker Johnson Advocates for One Reconciliation Bill Amid GOP Divisions

House Speaker Mike Johnson supports a single reconciliation bill as President-elect Trump rejects a two-bill strategy preferred by some Republicans.

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Updated: Jan 4th, 2025, 9:46 PM ET

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House Speaker Mike Johnson announced President-elect Trump's preference for a single reconciliation bill addressing border security, energy, and tax law extensions, contradicting the two-bill strategy favored by some GOP members. Despite the push for two separate packages focusing on immediate security and tax issues, Johnson's alignment with Trump emphasizes a unified approach. This strategy aims to leverage budget reconciliation to circumvent Democratic opposition, highlighting the GOP's internal divisions as they strategize for the upcoming legislative session.

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