Trump’s Landmark Spending Bill Set for Final Vote in US House
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A whooping $4.5 trillion Budget Bill backed by President Donald Trump is heading for a final vote in the House of Representatives, after key Republican holdouts dropped their objections in the early hours of Thursday morning.
The legislation, which President Trump has repeatedly called the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” advanced after conservative lawmakers in the House, many aligned with the Freedom Caucus, reversed course. Their concerns centered on the long-term impact on the national debt and proposed changes to healthcare programs.
Despite deep reservations from some Republicans, party unity and direct pressure from the president led to a shift. A procedural hurdle was cleared shortly after midnight, opening the path for a full vote expected later today. President Trump has said he wants the bill signed into law on July 4 during Independence Day celebrations.
“This bill is going to restore American greatness in every neighborhood,” Trump said earlier this week during a press briefing at the White House. “We’re going to cut taxes, invest in America, and do it with pride.”
The Senate, also under Republican control, passed the bill Tuesday after a 50-50 tie was broken by Vice President JD Vance. The razor-thin margin reflected deep divisions even within GOP ranks, though Senate Minority Democrats uniformly opposed the measure, citing fiscal risk and threats to healthcare coverage.
The bill proposes massive tax cuts for corporations and high-income earners, as well as sharp increases in defense spending and infrastructure development. It includes new allocations for rural broadband expansion and fossil fuel projects, while significantly reducing funds for Medicaid expansion and renewable energy incentives.
Democrats argue the bill prioritizes the wealthy and leaves vulnerable groups behind. “This legislation explodes the national debt while gutting healthcare for working families,” said House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. “It’s irresponsible.”
Economists have projected the legislation will add at least $3 trillion to the federal deficit over the next decade. Supporters argue that economic growth spurred by tax relief and deregulation will offset that cost, though no independent analysis has confirmed that outcome.
Inside the Capitol, debate has stretched over two grueling nights. Lawmakers on both sides traded barbs over the bill’s long-term implications and whether it reflects a fiscally sound strategy or a politically driven gamble.
As of Thursday morning, House Republicans appeared aligned to pass the bill, aiming to deliver a signature legislative win to the president before the national holiday.
If signed into law on July 4, the bill would mark the most significant budget package of Trump’s second term cementing his economic agenda and setting the tone for the remainder of his presidency.
