House Republicans pushed their sweeping tax and spending package across the finish line Thursday, handing President Donald Trump a major legislative victory that could define next year’s midterm elections.
After a long day and night of back-room arm-twisting, House leaders finally secured enough votes from reluctant Republicans to pass their budget reconciliation bill over vehement Democratic protests. The final vote was 218-214, with two Republicans joining all Democrats in opposition.
Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Thomas Massie, R-Ky., were the only GOP “no” votes.
