While Republican leaders in the House worked to pass the bill in D.C., Governor Kelly Armstrong joined Senator John Hoeven at a press conference in Bismarck.

Two members of U.S. House offer differing views on President Donald Trump’s $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill ahead of a planned Thursday morning vote.

With the bill due for renewal soon, North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong told lawmakers he hopes it contains robust funding and remains flexible for the states.