Johnson Meets With White House as GOP Weighs Punting Budget Vote

May 21, 2026, 4:22 PM UTC

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is going to the White House Thursday afternoon to discuss a pathway forward on passing a reconciliation bill, which would fund key border security agencies, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Johnson’s visit comes as House Republicans consider postponing a vote on a package that would allocate money for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.

The Senate hasn’t released a bill or a debate time regarding reconciliation. Lawmakers are also scheduled to leave Washington on Friday to prepare for Memorial Day weekend events.

President Donald Trump initially set a deadline for ...

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