Trump urges Senate GOP to pass $95B budget bill before August break

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump is urging Senate Republicans to approve the House’s $95 billion budget resolution before Congress leaves for the month of August.

After congratulating House Republican leadership and “all those who came together to take this important step” of passing the party-line budget reconciliation blueprint, Trump called on Senate Republicans to follow their lead.

“This will be one of the most consequential Bills in America’s History. Strengthening our powerful Military, providing aid for our Farmers and, most importantly, as much of THE SAVE AMERICA ACT as possible. Our Voters will be extremely happy – And even impressed!,” Trump posted Friday on social media.

“I am asking that the Senate adopt a Budget Resolution, which can pass with a simple Majority, before leaving for the August recess. We are ready to work side-by-side with the Senate to get this done for the American People!,” he added.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., howeve...