House Approves Trump’s Domestic Policy Bill Amid Internal GOP Challenges

In the early hours of Thursday, the House narrowly approved a sweeping bill designed to implement former President Trump’s domestic policy priorities. This milestone came after Speaker Mike Johnson quelled several dissenting factions within the Republican Party, securing a narrow victory against unified Democratic opposition.

The vote concluded at 215 to 214, largely divided along party lines. The bill proposes significant tax reductions, increased funding for the military and border security, and offsets these expenditures by cutting Medicaid, food assistance, education, and clean energy programs. These changes are expected to substantially increase federal deficits and the number of uninsured Americans.

The legislation represents a critical win for the so-called “big, beautiful bill,” as termed by Trump supporters, and marks the initial phase of a broader strategy to pass the measure through Congress. Lawmakers plan to employ special procedural rules to bypass the Senate filibuster, despite fierce opposition.

This legislative push faces significant hurdles in the Senate, where Republican members hold differing views on the bill’s content and must navigate more complex rules for debate and passage.

Despite uncertain prospects up to the final moments, the House vote keeps the bill’s advancement on course.

Following a prolonged overnight session, Speaker Johnson declared, “After extensive efforts over the past year, countless hours of work, and much collaboration, it is truly a new dawn for America. Following four challenging years under the previous administration, the America First agenda championed by President Trump is now moving forward.”