Rep. Thomas Massie was on the only Republican to vote "no" on the budget. House Republicans passed the budget with just two votes, 217-215.
THOMAS MASSIE of Kentucky, posted to X Monday night that “if the Republican budget passes, the deficit gets worse, not better,” Musk replied: “That sounds bad.” It’s likely to be a topic of discussion as House Republicans are meeting with Trump at the White House — just as this is arriving in your inbox.
Thomas Massie (R-KY), among the most consistent opponents of legislation to support Israel and combat antisemitism in the House, to make a bid for the U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterms. The prospect is already generating fierce opposition from the local and national Jewish community.
Every Democrat voted against the measure, while Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., was the lone Republican to oppose it.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) provided remarks after the House of Representatives passed a budget resolution by a vote of 217-215. This clip also includes comments from Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY),