House Republicans cleared the first hurdle in their bid to cut taxes and raise the debt limit Thursday night, advancing a budget blueprint out of a committee after winning over conservative skeptics.
The House Budget Committee adopted a partisan budget resolution, 21-16, after Republicans blocked dozens of Democratic amendments meant to slow the process.
The resolution sets the stage for House Republicans to enact President Donald Trump’s agenda with one sweeping legislative package aimed at shoring up border security, increasing defense spending and extending his 2017 tax cuts. The framework also includes a $4 trillion increase to the debt ceiling. ...