The House early Thursday edged closer to passing Republicans’ mammoth tax and spending package despite last-ditch efforts from Democrats to prolong what appears to be an inevitable approval later this morning of the “big, beautiful” legislation called for by President Donald Trump.
After tamping a revolt from GOP conservatives, House Republicans approved a rule governing floor debate for the budget reconciliation bill on a 219-213 vote, with just one Republican joining all Democrats in opposition.
Immediately after that, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., began an hours-long monologue, sharing stories of those who would be impacted by cuts to Medicaid and supplemental food assistance.
