House Passes Trump's Tax and Immigration Bill Despite Criticism

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The House of Representatives passed a massive tax and immigration bill in a narrow 218-214 vote, barely meeting the Republicans' self-imposed July 4 deadline. The bill, which was criticized by several House Republicans for increasing the deficit, was backed by President Donald Trump. The vote was closely contested, with two Republicans, Reps. Thomas Massie and Brian Fitzpatrick, voting against the bill. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries delivered an eight-hour marathon speech to criticize the bill's cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs.

Key Takeaways:

  • The House passed the tax and immigration bill in a 218-214 vote, with 218 votes in favor and 214 against.
  • Two Republicans, Reps. Thomas Massie and Brian Fitzpatrick, voted against the bill.
  • The bill was criticized by House Republicans for increasing the deficit and for adding too much to the total.
  • The bill was backed by President Donald Trump and passed despite opposition from some House Republicans.
  • The House Minority Leader, Hakeem Jeffries, delivered an eight-hour marathon speech to criticize the bill's cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs.
  • The Senate passed a previous version of the bill after 48 hours of action on the Senate floor and a tie-breaking vote by Vice President JD Vance.
  • The far-right House Freedom Caucus caved to pressure from Trump and GOP leaders to allow the bill to pass.

Statistics:

  • The bill passed in a 218-214 vote, with a margin of 4 votes.
  • 2 Republicans (Thomas Massie and Brian Fitzpatrick) voted against the bill.
  • The bill was criticized by House Republicans for increasing the deficit.
  • The bill was backed by President Donald Trump.
  • 8 hours: The length of Hakeem Jeffries' marathon speech criticizing the bill.
  • 48 hours: The amount of time the Senate spent debating the bill on the Senate floor.

Sources:

  • [The House passed President Donald Trump's massive tax and immigration bill in a 218-214 vote Thursday, one day before the Republicans' self-imposed July 4 deadline.] -
  • [Two Republicans -- Reps. Thomas Massie (Kentucky) and Brian Fitzpatrick (Pennsylvania) -- voted against the bill.] -
  • [The vote followed an eight-hour marathon speech from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York)] -
  • [A previous version of the legislation, dubbed the "One Big Beautiful Bill," narrowly passed the House in May.] -
  • [After 48 hours of action on the Senate floor and a tie-breaking vote by Vice President JD Vance, the Senate passed the latest version of the legislation that some House Republicans had criticized for adding too much to the deficit.] -
  • [See how each representative voted below.] -
  • [Note: There are three vacancies in the House as of July 3.] -
  • [Read full bill text for H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act.] -
  • [Data from the U.S. House.] -