House Nears Vote on Trump’s Tax Plan After Overnight Showdown

The US House of Representatives is poised for a final vote on Donald Trump’s landmark tax and spending bill, following a dramatic overnight session that saw a key procedural hurdle cleared. House Speaker Mike Johnson has been aggressively pushing for swift passage, despite significant opposition stemming from concerns over the bill’s content and its hefty price tag, voiced by both Democratic and some Republican lawmakers. This legislative battle highlights the deep divisions within Washington.
A critical rule, necessary to begin formal debate on the legislation, was finally approved shortly after 4:00 AM in Washington D.C., ending hours of delay caused by dissenting votes. The late-night breakthrough paves the way for the bill’s potential enactment, a timeline firmly dictated by President Donald Trump, who has insisted it reach his desk by the Independence Day holiday on Friday.
Trump’s direct involvement in pressuring holdout Republicans was evident throughout Wednesday. He openly threatened lawmakers on Truth Social, declaring, “What are the Republicans waiting for??? What are you trying to prove??? MAGA IS NOT HAPPY, AND IT’S COSTING YOU VOTES!!!” His forceful language underscores the political implications for those who might oppose his agenda.
The bill, already passed by the Senate with Vice President JD Vance’s tie-breaking vote, faces a precarious path in the House. Fiscal conservatives, like Texas Congressman Keith Self, are particularly critical of the Senate’s amendments, which they argue “stomped all over” the House’s original framework and fail to address spending cuts or curb green energy incentives. Its projected $3.3 trillion addition to the federal deficit further fuels opposition.