House passes Donald Trump's ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Congress has approved Donald Trump's budget bill. With 218 votes to 214, the administration succeeded in bringing the GOP in line, after hours of uncertainty from a key handful of maverick congressmen.

"The president of the United States is waiting with his pen," said speaker Mike Johnson. The GOP thus met its self-imposed ultimatum: that the bill be on Trump's desk by July 4.

Victory

The White House celebrated the Republican victory and, on its X account, noted: "The One Big Beautiful Bill Passes U.S. Congress, Heads to President Trump’s Desk."

Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent celebrated the approval of Trump's bill in a post on X, highlighting its transformative impact in the run-up to the nation's 250th birthday. According to Bessent, under the leadership of President Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson and congressional Republicans, this legislation avoids the largest tax increase in history and strengthens the U.S. economy. The bill provides permanent tax cuts for families, workers and businesses, tax breaks on tips and overtime, and new tax benefits for seniors. It also promotes economic growth, strengthens critical social programs, reduces waste, and supports manufacturing and national security. Bessent notes that the bill strengthens a "blue-collar boom," encourages hiring, investment and wage growth, providing economic stability for all Americans.