Trump's Tax Bill Nears Final Approval After Marathon House Session

President Donald Trump's landmark tax and spending legislation cleared a crucial procedural hurdle early Thursday morning in the House of Representatives, setting the stage for final passage later in the day. The 219-213 vote came after Republican leaders spent Wednesday night negotiating with hesitant party members to secure support.

The sweeping bill, originally passed by the House in May before Senate modifications, proposes $4.5 trillion in tax cuts alongside increased military and border security funding, while reducing Medicaid and food assistance programs. House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed relief after securing the procedural victory, denying any political deal-making and stating lawmakers simply needed time to understand the revised provisions.

President Trump ramped up pressure through his Truth Social platform, urging Republican unity to pass what he called "the Biggest Tax Cuts in History." His intervention helped bring reluctant Freedom Caucus members on board, despite their initial concerns about deficit impacts.

House Democrats strongly opposed the legislation, with Representative Seth Magaziner (D-RI) accusing Republicans of prioritizing political theater over constituents' needs. The only Republican dissenter in the procedural vote was Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA).

The bill now moves to its final House vote before potential presidential signature, marking a significant legislative victory for the Trump administration ahead of the Independence Day holiday.