The bill faces opposition from Democrats over lack of Ukraine aid and IRS cuts.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks at an annual leadership meeting of the Republican Jewish Coalition, Oct. 28, 2023, in Las Vegas.Ukraine funding
Pressed on their opposition, Johnson said he had "great discussions" with them and he was "optimistic" about the bill's odds. Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., specifically took aim at Republicans cutting IRS funding as part of the package -- a move the Congressional Budget Office said would add $12.5 billion to the deficit in the next decade.
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