Not So Fast: Massie Announces He Has Enough Votes To Block 'One Big Beautiful Bill' In The House

House Speaker Mike Johnson is struggling to pass the Big Beautiful Bill, a massive reconciliation package, due to resistance from fiscal conservatives and moderates. The bill faces opposition from both sides of the Republican party, with hardline conservatives warning of fiscal betrayal and moderates fearing political blowback over health care cuts. At least two Republicans have said they will vote against the bill in its current form, and Rep. Thomas Massie claims to have a "vote bloc of 10" Republicans who will also vote no. President Trump met with holdouts at the White House to try and overcome their objections. The House Freedom Caucus is angry about measures added to the Senate bill that increase costs, and moderates object to Medicaid cuts approved by the Senate. Any changes to the bill would send it back to the Senate for further deliberation, which could drag on for weeks. The House is scheduled to reconvene at 9 a.m. today, with leadership aiming to move the legislation before the July 4 recess. However, the vote may be delayed due to political uncertainty and widespread travel delays. Democrats are unified in opposition to the bill and plan to tie it to Republican vulnerabilities in the upcoming midterm elections. The stakes for Johnson and Trump are high, as the bill represents the most significant domestic achievement of Trump's presidency to date.