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House Republicans Pass Trump's Sweeping Tax and Spending Cuts Package

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House Republicans passed President Donald Trump's sweeping tax and spending cuts package in a narrow 215-214 vote, marking a major victory for the President after the bill appeared doomed just days earlier. The package, which contains many of Trump's own campaign trail promises, includes measures to extend his 2017 tax breaks, eliminate taxes on tips and overtime pay, and devote billions to border security.

Key Takeaways:

  • The bill passed with a narrow margin of 215-214, with three GOP members voting against it and one voting present.
  • The package includes measures to extend Trump's 2017 tax breaks, eliminate taxes on tips and overtime pay, and devote billions to border security.
  • The bill also includes measures to cut into two of the nation's key safety net programs - Medicaid and food stamps.
  • Republican leaders made significant changes to the bill in an effort to win over holdouts, including speeding up work requirements for Medicaid to the end of 2026.
  • The bill has been sent to the Senate, where Republicans have signaled they plan to make changes of their own.
  • Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson have told members they want to sign the bill into law by July 4.
  • Three House Republicans voted against the bill: Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Warren Davidson of Ohio, and Andy Harris of Maryland (who voted present).

Statistics:

  • The bill passed with a narrow margin of 215-214.
  • The package includes measures to extend Trump's 2017 tax breaks, which are set to expire at the end of 2025.
  • The bill would cut into two of the nation's key safety net programs - Medicaid and food stamps - by reducing funding for these programs.
  • The bill would devote billions to border security, allowing for a major crackdown on immigration.
  • The House version of the bill would only survive years of additional Congressional sessions once passed with 51.
  • President Trump engaged in multiple sit-downs with GOP lawmakers this week, making impassioned appeals to members to back his agenda.

Sources:

  • Speaker Mike Johnson, CNN
  • House Republicans, CNN
  • Trump Administration, CNN
  • CNN's Manu Raju, Lauren Fox, and Tami Luhby

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