One Path Exists to Bypass the 60 Vote Threshold, Republicans Must Take It

WASHINGTON, D.C. — With just a short eight months until the 119th Congress ends and no viable path to sixty votes in the Senate on critical legislation, the Republican Study Committee (RSC) is sounding the alarm: reconciliation is the best vehicle to get conservative priorities to President Trump's desk.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown and the Senate's stalling of the SAVE America Act removed any doubt that a single Democrat vote is coming. Congressional Democrats passed two reconciliation bills without hesitation when they held the majority, and Republicans should do the same. 

Over a dozen members of the RSC are united in passing a second reconciliation bill:

"The DHS shutdown and the stall on the SAVE America Act have removed any doubt: there is not a single Democrat vote waiting for us in the Senate. We have no path to 60, and we cannot afford to wait,” said RSC Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11). “Democrats did not hesitate to use their trifecta to push through two reconciliation bills, and neither should we. Speaker Johnson is right that this bill does not have to be as big to be just as beautiful, and the RSC framework gives us exactly the foundation we need to move. Voters sent us here to fight for them, not to beg for votes from a party that wants to see this country fail. It is time to get it done.”

“Reconciliation gives Republicans a powerful opportunity to deliver real relief for American families, and we intend to use it. Advancing a second reconciliation bill allows us to continue to restore fiscal sanity, address the affordability crisis, and cement key policies from President Trump’s agenda. Through RSC’s Reconciliation 2.0 effort, we are focused on turning the America First agenda into real results for families across the country," said RSC Vice-Chair Ben Cline (VA-06).

“The time is now for House Republicans to act. It would be political malpractice to not use our conservative trifecta to pass RSC’s Reconciliation 2.0. We must turn the rest of President Trump’s America First agenda into law. Lower costs, more housing, expanded opportunities, and making the American Dream affordable again. Most importantly, we must get the SAVE America Act across the finish line. We can’t wait, America deserves results today,” said RSC Messaging Task Force Chair Mark Alford (MO-04).

“Reconciliation 2.0 is a chance to continue delivering on the November 2024 mandate and respond to the exciting vision President Trump outlined for the country in his State of the Union address. With Democrat obstructionism now extending to even the most basic of government functions, Reconciliation 2.0 empowers our conservative majority to solve real problems for the American people and continue our country into the Golden Age of America,” said RSC Article One Task Force Chair Harriet Hageman (WY-AL).

“Reconciliation 2.0 is a chance for Republicans to build on the success of last year's accomplishments and address the most pressing issues facing the nation. Whether it’s rising healthcare costs or restoring the dream of homeownership, which feels increasingly out of reach for younger Americans, this is our chance to deliver for the American people who sent us here. It’s time to go big or go home,” said Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07).

“For generations, the American Dream meant working hard to buy land, own a home, and raise a family—but for too many West Virginians, and Americans all across the country, that dream has become unattainable. I’m grateful to Chairman Pfluger for his leadership working to craft an America First Reconciliation 2.0 package aimed at restoring that promise and making the American Dream possible again. I’m also grateful that the framework includes my Jumpstart Savings Act. This plan would allow Americans to open accounts—similar to 529 plans—that provide a tax-free option to help them enter the trades and cover business expenses like purchasing tools and equipment, obtaining certifications, and other startup costs. These blue-collar careers provide family-supporting wages, a path to a secure retirement, and access to high-quality health insurance. We need to invest in the workforce of America’s Golden Age, and this provision will do exactly that,” said Rep. Riley Moore (WV-02).

“Reconciliation is the most powerful legislative tool we have to fix what’s broken in Washington. The Working Families Tax Cut Act was the first step in reversing the Democrats’ cost-of-living crisis—now we must finish the job. Through Reconciliation 2.0, we can lower health care costs and insurance premiums by bringing more competition, transparency, and personal responsibility to our broken health care system. We can also root out more than $1.6 trillion in waste, fraud, and abuse to help tackle our massive debt and protect future generations. We were sent here to do the hard work. Now is our opportunity to finish the job and restore the American Dream for hardworking Northeast Florida families,” said Rep. Aaron Bean (FL-04).

“Reconciliation is our most powerful tool to end wasteful spending and stop heaping debt on our children.  Republicans can and must push this powerful tool as far as it can possibly go,” said Rep. Tom McClintock (CA-05).

“Washington has spent years creating problems rather than finding solutions. Reconciliation 2.0 gives Congress the opportunity to cut wasteful spending, expand competition, and advance pro-growth policies, so we can lower costs for American families and restore fiscal sanity in Washington,” said Rep. Mike Haridopolos (FL-08).

“The first reconciliation package delivered real wins for the American economy and for families across this country. A second bill would give us the opportunity to build on that progress, address health care costs, lower the burden on working families, and keep delivering on the promises that earned us this majority,” said Rep. Celeste Maloy (UT-02).

“The Working Families Tax Cuts were an important first step toward lowering costs for hardworking Americans and tackling wasteful spending across the federal government,” said Congressman Franklin. “But with our national debt still climbing, it’s clear our work isn’t finished. When Republicans have an opportunity to advance conservative priorities, we have a responsibility to make the most of it. With Republican majorities in the House and Senate and a Republican in the White House, Reconciliation 2.0 gives us a real opportunity to build on the progress we’ve made and keep delivering results for American families,” said Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18).

“Families across South Carolina’s Third District want relief from high prices and a government that delivers results. Republicans have the majority and the momentum, and we should use it. A second reconciliation bill will help lower costs, strengthen our economy, and lock in President Trump’s agenda,” said Rep. Sheri Biggs (SC-03).

“America NEEDS Reconciliation 2.0. House and Senate Republicans should lead by example and seize every opportunity to deliver wins for the American people,” said Rep. Pete Sessions (TX-17).