The Trump agenda suffered a major setback today after a handful of Republicans voted a key bill delivering it down in committee. Now, the largest tax increase in American history looms unless the GOP does an about-face.
As The Gateway Pundit reported, the House Republicans on the Ways and Means Committee—led by Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO)—previously released the text of a monumental new tax reform package titled “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill.”
The bill, strongly backed by President Donald Trump, is aimed at delivering historic cuts to American families, workers, and small businesses.
The 389-page bill includes a long list of pro-growth, America-First provisions that echo many of the successful features of the 2017 Trump Tax Cuts—this time with added firepower. This includes no taxes on tips and overtime.
But five GOPers in the House Budget Committee shot it down primarily over cost concerns. One particular gripe was the Medicaid “cuts” and the expiration of several wasteful ‘green’ energy tax credits were pushed back several years, while most of the “goodies” were delivered up front.
The final vote was 16-21 against. Here were the Republicans who voted against the President’s agenda:
Rep. Andrew Clyde of Georgia
Rep. Chip Roy of Texas
Rep. Josh Brecheen of Oklahoma
Rep. Ralph Norman of South Carolina
Rep. Lloyd Smucker of Pennsylvania
THE HOUSE BUDGET COMMITTEE has voted down the reconciliation bill.
Vote was 16-21.
Clyde, Roy, Brecheen, Norman and Smucker all voted no. Smucker changed his vote
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) May 16, 2025
The committee is not expected to come back today, according to Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX)
JODEY ARRINGTON says at close of the hearing: “I do not anticipate us coming back today.”
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) May 16, 2025
Earlier today, Trump called on GOP holdouts to unite behind him and approve the legislation.
