Republicans punt budget for reconciliation package into the fall
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Senate Republicans abandoned plans for a budget resolution — They lack enough votes for it, indicating internal party divisions.
Trump urged senators not to recess before making progress on a reconciliation package — This shows his desire to push through defense spending and voter ID measures but highlights the difficulty in achieving bipartisan support.
The decision may lead to further delays in passing any legislation this year.
Senate Republicans abandoned plans Friday night to try to take up a budget resolution for a third reconciliation package, bowing to the reality that they lacked enough votes for it.
