House Republicans narrowly passed a budget framework with a 216-214 vote, unlocking the ability to advance President Trump's legislative agenda through filibuster-proof reconciliation.
GOP leaders promised fiscal conservatives at least $1.5 trillion in spending cuts to safety-net programs to secure necessary votes from holdouts.
The framework allows for tax cuts, increased military spending ($150 billion), and border security investments ($175 billion).
Congressional Budget Office estimates the GOP tax plans would increase the federal deficit by $6 trillion over a decade and $52 trillion over 30 years.
Republicans now face the challenge of writing and securing support for the comprehensive package, with committee work expected during the two-week recess.
