Paul Ryan Says He Doesn't Think the House Will Pass Social Security, Medicare Reform This Year

House Speaker Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) said on Jan. 12 that he doubts the House will pass Social Security or Medicare reform in 2018, reports CNBC . His remarks follow President Trump's Jan. 11 comments to the Wall Street Journal that he thinks Congress will transition to a bipartisan infrastructure plan before moving on to welfare reform. Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) stated earlier that he does not think the Senate could pass a welfare reform bill on a partisan basis, as Republicans would have to gain nine Democratic votes to override a likely filibuster.