House Budget Committee Rejects GOP Bill to Enact Trump’s Agenda

The tally was 16–21 as five Republicans joined all Democrats in voting against it.

The U.S Capitol building in Washington on May 5, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Five Republicans joined Democrats on the House Budget Committee on May 16 to reject a sweeping policy bill to enact President Donald Trump’s agenda.

The vote tally was 16–21. Republicans could not afford to lose the votes of more than two of their own members on the committee. On the House floor, Republicans cannot afford to lose the votes of more than three of their own members.