Mike Johnson Slams Democrats Over Tax Vote, Says They Backed ‘Largest Tax Hike’ While Opposing No Tax on Tips, Overtime: ‘When House Democrats Show Us Who They Are, Believe Them’

House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized House Democrats over their votes on tax legislation, accusing 212 House Democrats of voting for what he called the ‘LARGEST TAX HIKE in history’ while opposing Republican-backed tax provisions for tips, overtime and Social Security.

Johnson Targets Democrats Over Tax Vote

On Sunday, in a post on X, Johnson argued that Democratic voting records showed opposition to key elements of the Republican tax agenda.

"When House Democrats show us who they are, believe them," Johnson wrote.

He said 212 Democrats "voted for the LARGEST TAX HIKE in history" and that the same number "OPPOSED No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime, & No Tax on Social Security."

Johnson also criticized Democrats over other issues, including border security, voter ID, transgender participation in girls’ sports, Supreme Court expansion and congressional stock trading.

"Their CRAZY ideology is indefensible!" Johnson wrote, adding, "the list goes on and on!"

When House Democrats show us who they are, believe them:

➡️ 212 voted for the LARGEST TAX HIKE in history!
➡️ 212 OPPOSED No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime, & No Tax on Social Security
➡️ 211 voted to DEFUND BORDER SECURITY!
➡️ 208 Democrats OPPOSED VOTER ID
➡️ 206 Democrats…

— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) September 27, 2026

Billionaire Tax and Tax Breaks

Last week, California entrepreneur Eric Schiffer warned that the proposed Proposition 40 billionaire wealth tax could encourage wealthy business leaders to leave the state.

The measure would impose a one-time tax of up to 5% on the covered assets of certain billionaires who were California residents on Jan. 1, 2026. The tax would generally apply to taxpayers with more than $1 billion in covered assets, with the amount due in 2027.

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) outlined five Democratic priorities, including raising the federal minimum wage to a "living wage," paid family leave, ending the Iran war, a Medicare for All vote and higher taxes on billionaires.

Last month, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) criticized federal tax benefits, saying six companies received $83 billion in tax breaks in the previous year while millions struggled with basic expenses.

In July, Economist Justin Wolfers criticized President Donald Trump’s "One Big Beautiful Bill," arguing that tax breaks for tips, overtime and Social Security were temporary, while tax cuts for wealthy Americans were permanent.

Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.

Photo courtesy: Shutterstock