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Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) says he’s leading a Republican revolt against former President Donald Trump’s flagship domestic agenda, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” warning that he has enough votes to kill it in the House.
Following Tuesday’s Senate passage of the legislation, attention has now turned to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), who has committed to pushing the bill to a final vote before the July 4 holiday. But Massie’s declaration throws the timing—and the bill’s fate—into uncertainty.
“I’ve got a bloc of 10,” Massie told reporters on Capitol Hill Wednesday, suggesting that this group of fiscal conservatives could be enough to block the legislation. “Ten would be enough to sink it,” reported Eric Daugherty of FLVoiceNews.
While Massie has not publicly named the nine other Republicans in his camp, speculation is swirling that a mix of conservatives and moderates have quietly pledged opposition. So far, no members of his bloc have confirmed their stance on social media.
Still, early signs of discontent have emerged from within the Republican ranks. Members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, including Reps. Chip Roy (R-TX), Ralph Norman (R-SC), and Andy Harris (R-MD), have voiced concern over how the Senate’s version of the bill diverged from the House-passed version.
“What happened is our bill has been completely changed,” Norman said in a press gaggle. “From the [Inflation Reduction Act] tax credits to deficit expansion—three quarters of a trillion dollars—it’s a nonstarter.”
Other Republicans raising red flags or withholding comment include Reps. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Scott Perry (R-PA), Lloyd Smucker (R-PA), Keith Self (R-TX), Andy Ogles (R-TN), and Tim Burchett (R-TN)—all known for their strong fiscal conservatism.
Meanwhile, House moderates are split over the Senate’s adjustment to the SALT deduction cap. The Senate version raises the deduction limit to $40,000, a provision that could benefit suburban voters but also increase the bill’s overall cost.
Reps. David Valadao (R-CA), Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), and Young Kim (R-CA) have yet to stake out a public position. One of the few Republicans signaling early openness to the bill is Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY), who said he and his staff are reviewing the bill’s full text.
“Early analysis: middle-class Long Island families could see a $6K+ federal tax cut next year,” LaLota wrote on X, pointing to benefits from the expanded SALT deduction while noting concerns about other provisions related to the deficit, healthcare, and energy.
With less than two days left before Johnson’s self-imposed deadline, Trump allies in the House now face a potential last-minute standoff—this time from within their own party.
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