House approves Trumps big, beautiful bill by single vote, sending it to Senate

House Republicans narrowly approved President Trump’s “big, beautiful” agenda bill Thursday morning, sending it to the Senate after a 48-hour scramble to get fiscal conservatives and blue-state moderates on board.With the 215-214 vote, lawmakers met House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) goal of approving the legislation by the Memorial Day holiday, but more drama is likely in the Senate, where Republicans have both demanded both additional spending cuts and insisted on preserving current rules around Medicaid.Two Republicans voted with 212 Democrats against the measure: Warren Davidson of Ohio and Thomas Massie of Kentucky.Rep.

Andy Harris (R-Md.) leader of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, voted “present.”The bill approved Thursday extends Trump’s 2017 tax cuts while temporarily eliminating levies on qualified tips, overtime pay, and car loan interest payments.The measure does not do away with taxes on Social Security income, instead giving seniors an additional deduction.Other key components of the bill include:...