Speaker Mike Johnson expressed his dissatisfaction with the significant changes the Senate made to a major piece of legislation, originally crafted by House Republicans. Speaking outside the House Rules Committee on Tuesday, Johnson voiced his concerns about the Senate's amendments to the GOP megabill, which aims to reshape several domestic policies.

"I'm not happy with what the Senate did to our product. We understand this is the process. It goes back and forth, and we'll be working to get all of our members to yes," Johnson stated, underscoring the tumultuous nature of the legislative process and his commitment to achieving consensus within his party.

The Senate had returned the bill to the House after passing it by a narrow margin following an intense all-night voting session. This move has sparked significant dissent among House conservatives, including Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.), who argued that the House should reject the Senate's version and adhere to their original proposal.

Norman, clearly frustrated, suggested a more drastic approach: "My advice is to send the House bill back, pack our bags and go home and tell them to get serious." He highlighted his concern with the financial implications of the Senate's amendments, noting an increase of approximately $670 billion in the bill's cost.

The disagreement has led to strategic discussions among key House members. Johnson, along with Norman and Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) of the House Freedom Caucus, was seen deliberating privately shortly after Norman's public comments.

With a looming deadline of July 4 to get the bill on President Donald Trump's desk, Johnson remains cautiously optimistic but uncertain about the bill's immediate future. "We’ll see what happens in the next 24 hours," he remarked, indicating that critical decisions and intense negotiations are expected in the very near future.

As the clock ticks down, the pressure intensifies on the House to either align with the Senate's changes or hold firm on their original legislative vision, setting the stage for a potential major political showdown in the coming days.