US Politics
House of Representatives approves ‘big, beautiful bill’ in victory for Donald Trump
July 3, 2025 at 18:38
218-to-214 vote marks final approval of package of tax and spending cuts
Donald Trump has secured passage of his flagship tax and spending legislation after the House of Representatives approved the bill, handing the US president a political triumph six months into his second term.
The 218 to 214 vote by the House on Thursday came after Democratic minority leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke against what he called the “ugly” legislation for a record eight hours and 44 minutes, in a symbolic act of defiance.
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