Trump Wants Quick Action on His Agenda—Can Congress Deliver?

A budget reconciliation bill allows major spending changes by a simple majority vote. That may be difficult given disagreements on fiscal policy within the GOP.

The U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 2, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Congressional Republicans intend to use the budget reconciliation process to fund President-elect Donald Trump’s second-term agenda within 100 days of his inauguration.

With control of both the House and Senate, Republicans might achieve that goal, but there are obstacles. They must first agree on both the process for considering the legislation and its substance, then pass it quickly.