The House passed its budget plan along party lines. But the matter is not a done deal as Republican lawmakers face a bitter fight between chambers, resistance from unified Democrats and angry constituents.

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The G.O.P. bill would extend tax cuts and almost certainly make big reductions to programs serving the poor. Passing it may be hard, though.