Johnson ‘optimistic’ on second reconciliation bill as top GOP tax writer says it won’t happen

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DORAL, Florida — House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) remains optimistic that a second Republican megabill can be passed before the November midterm elections, even as top lieutenants are saying it is unlikely to happen.

“It will not be as big, but it can be just as beautiful,” the speaker told reporters at a fireside chat at the House GOP’s issues conference at the Trump National Doral hotel.

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