Senate Adopts Budget in Boost to Trump's Tax Plan

The transcript discusses the ongoing efforts and challenges in passing tax reform legislation in Washington. It highlights the recent Senate budget passage, the potential for avoiding reconciliation, and the dynamics within the House of Representatives. Key figures like Senator Rand Paul and other conservative blocks are mentioned as potential obstacles. Despite opposition, the budget vote is seen as a positive sign for tax reform progress, with behind-the-scenes negotiations playing a crucial role.

What do senior Republican aides believe about the reconciliation process?

How did the budget clearing indicate negotiations behind the scenes?

What was the significance of Senator Rand Paul's vote against the budget?

What actions did Senator Paul refrain from that could have blocked the budget?

What does the ability to bring the budget to a vote signify for the lawmakers?