House will vote Thursday on extending cuts for those making $ 500 or less . Republicans promise to block legislative progress until tax , spending issues resolved . The Bush - era tax cuts are set to expire December 31 . Republicans are expected to pass a range of bills in the lame duck session .
House will vote Thursday on extending cuts for those making $ 250,000 or less . Republicans promise to block legislative progress until tax , spending issues resolved . The Bush-era tax cuts are scheduled to expire December 31 . Democrats are trying to pass a range of priorities in the lame duck session .