Despite the initial success, the plan faces significant hurdles as House and Senate Republicans must convert the framework into formal legislation, requiring further votes.

Critics have labeled the current policy baseline used in the budget resolution as a 'gimmick,' undermining transparency and fiscal responsibility.

On April 10, 2025, House Republicans narrowly approved their budget framework with a vote of 216-214, enabling the implementation of President Donald Trump's budget plan and tax cuts from 2017.

The budget resolution passed with only two Republicans, Thomas Massie and Victoria Spartz, opposing it, reflecting a largely party-line vote.

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune pledged to achieve at least $1.5 trillion in cuts to federal programs to satisfy conservative Republican holdouts.

However, the House's budget seeks significant cuts while the Senate's plan only outlines about $4 billion in reductions, leading to tensions among Republicans.

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemned the GOP budget as a 'heist' against public health programs, criticizing the prioritization of defense spending over healthcare.

To accommodate these budgetary changes, the plan aims to raise the national debt limit significantly, with the House proposing an increase to $4 trillion and the Senate suggesting up to $5 trillion.

Concerns were raised by Democrats regarding potential cuts to Medicaid included in the House's budget instructions, with warnings of significant impacts on public health.

This commitment to cuts addresses concerns about the Senate's initial proposal, which only included minimal reductions, aligning with the House's original budget goals.

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer warned that the difficulties Republicans face now are just the beginning of their struggles ahead.

Rep. Jodey Arrington emphasized the unprecedented commitment to reducing spending from both chambers and the President, highlighting the importance of not increasing the national debt.