Donald Trump’s “one big beautiful bill act” has advanced in the US House of Representatives, but only after significant procedural delays and intense pressure from the former President. House Speaker Mike Johnson is determined to see the tax and spending legislation passed swiftly, navigating objections from Democrats and a vocal minority of his own party regarding the bill’s content and its hefty financial implications.
A crucial “rule” vote, which had stalled for hours due to lawmaker objections, finally passed near 4:00 AM in Washington D.C., clearing a vital path for formal debate and potential final passage later in the day. The overnight drama underscores the high stakes and deep divisions surrounding this legislation, a top priority for President Trump.
Throughout Wednesday, President Donald Trump actively engaged with reluctant Republican lawmakers, holding meetings and phone calls to press for the bill’s passage. He took to Truth Social to publicly scold the holdouts, warning, “What are the Republicans waiting for??? What are you trying to prove??? MAGA IS NOT HAPPY, AND IT’S COSTING YOU VOTES!!!” His demand is for the bill to be on his desk by Friday’s Independence Day holiday.
The bill, already approved by the Senate with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance, faces a challenging vote in the House. Concerns are mounting from fiscal conservatives like Congressman Keith Self, who criticized the Senate’s changes and the bill’s projected $3.3 trillion addition to the federal deficit. Democrats, led by figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Nancy Pelosi, have vociferously condemned the bill for its tax cuts for the wealthy and cuts to social programs.