House Republicans Pass Controversial Tax Break Package Amidst Democratic Opposition
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a dramatic overnight session, House Republicans narrowly passed a sweeping multitrillion-dollar tax break package spearheaded by Speaker Mike Johnson, marking a pivotal moment for President Donald Trump’s political agenda. The contentious measure, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” was approved with a vote of 215-214 after late-night negotiations and strategic concessions from party leaders, overcoming initial resistance from factions within the GOP.
Emphasizing its potential economic benefits, Johnson declared, “This bill gets Americans back to winning again,” as the package prepares to move to the Senate. Central to the legislation is an extension of approximately $4.5 trillion in tax breaks established during Trump’s presidency, coupled with new tax incentives appealing to his base.
Key components include imposing work requirements on beneficiaries of Medicaid and food stamps to offset the anticipated $3.8 trillion deficit the bill could create over the next decade. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office warns this could leave 8.6 million individuals without health coverage and significantly reduce SNAP benefits.
Democratic leaders vehemently opposed the measure, branding it a “big, bad bill” as they highlighted the adverse effects on low-income households. Their impassioned speeches failed to sway the outcome as procedural moves to stall the bill were shot down.
Discontent from within the Republican ranks posed a challenge for Johnson, with moderates concerned over the implications for health care and conservatives demanding deeper spending cuts. Nevertheless, last-minute amendments saw revisions to Medicaid work requirements and introduced additional funding for border security initiatives.
As the situation unfolds, the package’s overall economic implications remain under scrutiny while Trump’s influence looms large over the GOP’s legislative path.
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