Republicans Suddenly Believe They’re on Track to Pass the Reconciliation Bill

GOP leaders have held votes open since early Wednesday afternoon as they try to twist arms. They finally think they’re getting somewhere.

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Speaker Mike Johnson pauses for a reporters as he heads to the chamber at the Capitol. J. Scott Applewhite/AP

After hours of delays and uncertainty, House Republicans are, once again, full steam ahead on President Donald Trump’s reconciliation bill, with GOP leaders suddenly expressing confidence that they can pass the legislation in a matter of hours.

But if the rule vote setting up floor consideration for the reconciliation legislation is any indication, it will be close.

After holding multiple votes open for hours — the House has technically been voting nonstop since about 1 p.m. — the House adopted a rule early Thursday morning to put the Senate-passed reconciliation bill on the floor.