In a high-stakes vote that underscored the deep divisions in Washington, House Republicans narrowly passed a budget blueprint on Tuesday, moving a step closer to delivering President Donald Trump’s signature “big, beautiful bill.”
The proposal, which promises $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $2 trillion in spending cuts, passed by a razor-thin margin of 217-215.
The bill, a cornerstone of the GOP’s legislative agenda, comes amid fierce opposition from Democrats and unease among some rank-and-file Republicans and skeptical GOP senators.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson, whose fragile majority was on the line, faced an uphill battle to rally support for the package, which represents a bold push to reshape federal spending and tax policies.
Sources indicated that President Trump played an active role behind the scenes, making calls to GOP lawmakers who had wavered and even inviting members to the White House in a bid to secure critical votes.
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