House Republicans are sprinting toward a high stakes vote on President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending package, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”

With Trump pushing for a July 4 signing ceremony, GOP leaders are working overtime to secure votes, hold their majority together, and overcome even the weather to get this across the finish line.

What’s Inside Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”

The bill itself is a political heavyweight with 1,112 pages of tax cuts, spending changes, and Republican policy priorities.

Here’s a quick look at what’s inside:

• New funding for defense and border enforcement, including billions for deportations, detention centers, and Trump’s long-promised border wall.

• Tax breaks for tipped workers and overtime pay, plus a larger standard deduction and an expanded child tax credit through 2028.

• Permanent extensions of parts of Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, locking in lower individual income tax rates and deductions.

• Work requirements for Medicaid and SNAP (food stamps), with the CBO estimating these changes could leave nearly 12 million Americans uninsured by 2034.

• Education-related tax changes, including new taxes on large university endowments and adjustments to student loan repayment plans.

• A $1,000 “MAGA Savings Account” for every newborn, designed to encourage long-term investing and saving.

• Defunding of Planned Parenthood and several other policy riders that align with conservative social priorities.

It does not eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits, despite what Trump has claimed at campaign events.

👉 For the full text of the bill, you can view it on Congress.gov.

A Senate Squeeze and a House Sprint

After narrowly passing the Senate, thanks in part to a last-minute deal with Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski, the bill now heads to the House for final approval.

But here’s the catch: House members are being asked to vote on the Senate’s version with almost no time to review the changes.

That strategy has left some Republicans uneasy, especially members of the Freedom Caucus, who argue that the Senate bill diluted key spending cuts and didn’t go far enough to shrink the deficit.

Travel Chaos: Lawmakers Hit the Road (Literally)

Adding to the drama? The weather.

Severe thunderstorms across the East Coast led to hundreds of flight delays and cancellations, leaving many House members scrambling to make it back to Washington in time for the vote.

Some reps rented vans, drove overnight, or even hopped city-to-city to catch alternate flights.

At one point Wednesday morning, the House had to hold open a procedural vote for over 90 minutes (far longer than the usual 15 minutes) to give members time to arrive and cast their ballots.

Democrats Stand Firm: “Hell No”

On the other side of the aisle, Democrats are unified in their opposition.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries led a fiery rally on the Capitol steps, flanked by nearly every House Democrat.

“Every single House Democrat will vote hell no against this one big ugly bill,” Jeffries declared, drawing cheers from the crowd.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez piled on, slamming the bill for offering modest tax cuts for tipped workers while slashing food aid and health coverage.

“Do the math,” she said. “Is losing your health care and food assistance really worth a tax break on your tips?”

Trump Turns Up the Pressure

From the White House, Trump is in full campaign mode, personally calling GOP lawmakers, meeting with both moderates and Freedom Caucus holdouts, and urging unity.

“Republicans, don’t let the Radical Left Democrats push you around,” Trump posted on social media. “We’ve got all the cards, and we are going to use them.”

House Speaker Mike Johnson has been in constant meetings, trying to reassure conservatives while keeping the vote on schedule.

What Happens Next?

The House could vote as early as Wednesday night, but insiders say it’s more likely to happen Thursday as leaders scramble to secure enough support.

If the bill passes the House, Trump could sign it into law before July 4, delivering a symbolic legislative win heading into the summer.

But with Freedom Caucus dissent, flight delays, and rising public criticism, nothing is guaranteed.

This is one legislative countdown that’s going down to the wire.

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