Donald Trump Doesn't Understand Local Politics. That's Hurting His Presidency

For President Trump, the approval of a House budget bill by a four-vote margin was a cause for celebration. He took to Twitter: “Big news — Budget just passed!” The White House followed up with a note to reporters saying the vote “sets the stage” for tax cuts.

But within the roll call was a sign of trouble for the bill: 20 Republicans who voted against the bill and three who didn't vote.