UPDATE: The Gateway Pundit has received confirmation from House GOP Sources that votes are not expected until later today, possibly midnight.
The Gateway Pundit initially reported that the House of Representatives was scheduled to convene at 10 AM today to vote on a spending bill closely aligned with President-elect Donald Trump’s directives.
Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) emphasized that the bill incorporates only minor modifications and was crafted without any concessions to Democratic demands.
“Voting tomorrow around 10am. Discussions taking place. Sticking to Trumps plan + some (where cuts can come from). Will post more in am. No plan to cut a deal with dems. Getting this done,” Luna wrote on X.
Voting tomorrow around 10am.
Discussions taking place.
Sticking to Trumps plan + some (where cuts can come from).
Will post more in am.
No plan to cut a deal with dems.
Getting this done.— Anna Paulina Luna (@realannapaulina) December 20, 2024
“There will be no deal with democrats. They are threatening to keep the government shut down and throwing temper tantrums bc they are trying to jam a megabus. NOT HAPPENING,” Luna added.
There will be no deal with democrats. They are threatening to keep the government shut down and throwing temper tantrums bc they are trying to jam a megabus. NOT HAPPENING.
— Anna Paulina Luna (@realannapaulina) December 20, 2024
This is not true either. We can technically waive the rule. Legislation is ready to go. Please stop speculating. https://t.co/fRHRyfhnzc
— Anna Paulina Luna (@realannapaulina) December 20, 2024
This development follows a period of intense deliberation within the Republican Party.
President-elect Trump has been vocal in his criticism of a prior spending proposal championed by Democrats and Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Mike Johnson. Trump characterized the plan as laden with “Democrat giveaways” and called for a reworked strategy that prioritizes fiscal restraint.
The new proposal, designed to reflect Trump’s hardline fiscal approach, also faced obstacles on Thursday night, notably from fiscal conservatives concerned about increasing the national debt.
Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) voiced his frustration, saying, “More debt. More government. Increasing the credit card $4 trillion with ZERO spending restraint and cuts. HARD NO.”
Rep. Bob Good (R-VA) echoed these concerns, stating, “The bad spending package just got worse, and it now includes an unlimited two-year debt ceiling increase with no spending cuts!!!”
President-elect Trump, however, sought to rally Republican lawmakers, emphasizing the long-term benefits of the plan.
In a Truth Social post, he promised significant spending cuts through reconciliation next year, stating:
“The United States will cut Hundreds of Billions of Dollars in spending next year through Reconciliation!”
Trump also reiterated his position on the debt ceiling, calling for its extension or abolition to avoid future partisan gridlocks:
“Congress must get rid of, or extend out to, perhaps, 2029, the ridiculous Debt Ceiling. Without this, we should never make a deal. Remember, the pressure is on whoever is President.”
Trending: President Trump Releases Statement After Republicans Suffer Stunning Election Night Setbacks
