Johnson pushes 'aggressive' timetable for House to pass Trump's budget bill after GOP mutiny: 'We cannot fail'

"We're on track, working around the clock to deliver this nation-shaping legislation for the American people as soon as possible," Johnson said during an appearance on "Fox News Sunday" regarding ongoing negotiations. "All 11 of our committees have wrapped up their work, and they spent less and saved more than even we've projected initially. This really is a once in a generation opportunity that we have here." 

After the bill advances through the budget committee, Johnson said the plan is to move the legislative package to the House Rules Committee by mid-week and then to the House floor by the end of the week "so we meet our initial, our original Memorial Day deadline." 

"It's very important for people to understand why we're being so aggressive on the timetable and why this really is so important," Johnson said. "This is the vehicle through which we will deliver on the mandate the American people gave us during the last election. You're going to have historic savings for the American people, historic tax relief for American workers, historic investments in border security.

"This is a big thing. We cannot fail, and we'll get it done for the American people," Johnson said. 

"We're working through all those details, and we'll get it done, but I'll tell you what, this is the largest spending reduction in at least three decades, probably longer. It's historic," Johnson said, adding that the package has the support of Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought, as well as "nearly 500 organizations across the conservative spectrum" including fiscally responsible groups who believe "that we've got to turn the tide in spending."

"We are. This is our opportunity to do it. It's once in a generation, as I've said, and we can't squander it," Johnson said. 

The speaker said that while he is confident he will be able to reach a compromise on the Medicaid work requirement to squash internal disputes, Republican leadership does not expect a single Democrat to vote for the bill. 

"Which means that they will be on record apparently supporting the largest tax increase in U.S. history, which is what will happen by default after the end of this year if we do not get this job done. We have to accomplish this mission, and we will.," Johnson said.