The Senate’s highly anticipated “big, beautiful bill” is running into stiff opposition in the House, where at least six Republican lawmakers have already indicated they plan to vote against the package, according to reporting by Media. With the GOP holding only a slim majority, that level of dissent is enough to potentially derail the legislation.
Some of the six House Republicans voicing opposition have chosen to remain anonymous, but their resistance poses a real challenge for party leadership. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who voted against the House version of the bill last month, is also expected to oppose the Senate version, further weakening support in the lower chamber.
Republican leaders can only afford to lose three votes if all members are present and Democrats remain united in opposition. That makes every defection significant as the Senate pushes forward with a vote.
Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif.) issued a statement making clear that his support hinges on preserving key Medicaid funding mechanisms. “I support the reasonable provisions in H.R. 1 that protect Medicaid’s long-term viability and ensure the program continues to serve our most vulnerable,” Valadao said. “But I will not support a final bill that eliminates vital funding streams our hospitals rely on… or any provisions that punish expansion states.” He added that President Trump had been clear about eliminating waste and fraud without cutting Medicaid and urged the Senate to stay aligned with the original House bill.
Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) also voiced opposition, specifically citing the Medicaid provider tax provision. Rep. Young Kim (R-Calif.) is reportedly a “no” as well, with concerns about the Medicaid changes, cuts to solar energy credits, and issues related to public lands.
Meanwhile, Rep. Nick LaLota (R-N.Y.) is opposed to the bill due to its handling of the SALT (State and Local Tax) deduction cap. The current proposal would raise the cap from $10,000 to $40,000 for individuals earning under $500,000 but only for five years, after which it would revert to the original limit. LaLota signaled he’s not on board with that approach.
As the Senate works to finalize its version of the legislation, GOP leaders in the House now face a tough road ahead in securing enough support to get it over the finish line.
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