The sprawling bill is critical to President Trump’s agenda and has sparked intense debate. Here’s a look at what’s in it
The package was debated in Congress for days, as members of both the House and Senate worked overnights in the Capitol
Earlier, the final vote was delayed when Democratic Minority House Leader Hakeem Jeffries broke a record by speaking for more than eight hours on the floor
Trump will sign the bill into law at a ceremony on 4 July The 218-214 House vote came after a full day of negotiations July 2, an overnight debate and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, delivering the longest House speech on record. Trump met at the White House with skeptical GOP lawmakers, worked the phones and cheered the members on during votes on social media.
It’s a major victory for Trump and Republican leadership in Congress, which captured a trifecta during the 2024 elections and has used that political muscle to force what they’ve dubbed their “One Big, Beautiful Bill” through both chambers at a rapid-fire pace, despite deep reservations within their own party and unanimous opposition from Democrats who see it as a ticket to winning back congressional majorities in 2026.House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, said he discussed with the president having Trump sign the bill on the nation’s 249th birthday on Friday, and the White House after the vote confirmed the plan. “What more appropriate time to pass the big, beautiful bill for America than on Independence Day?” he said.
