Around a dozen House Republicans are uneasy about the prospect of voting for their party’s budget proposal over potential cuts to Medicaid, according to several people familiar with the conversations.

Democrats are trying to push back against a looming evisceration in federal government spending, emphasizing how it will affect overall quality of life

Republican U.S. Representative Mark Alford of Missouri said that he would support "changes" to Medicaid hours after the issue took center stage during a contentious town hall event with his constituents on Monday. Newsweek reached out for comment to Alford's office and the White House via email on Monday night.

GOP lawmakers expected to vote soon on slashing the insurance program for low-income people represent tens of millions reliant on it.