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The stakes are high for the governing party, as they can afford to lose only one vote in their narrow majority. With two Republicans already expressing plans to abstain from the vote, Republicans must rally together to push through the proposed tax cuts. Gingrich stresses that this budget vote is not just a singular event, but a crucial test for the Republican Party’s ability to effectively govern. He praises Speaker Mike Johnson’s leadership, suggesting that with Trump’s assistance, the Republicans can potentially convert hesitant members into supporters.