House Republicans narrowly passed Trump’s extensive fiscal package with a vote of 215-214, after intense lobbying and procedural maneuvers. The bill aims to extend Trump’s previous tax cuts while cutting federal spending by $1.5 trillion. It calls for work requirements for Medicaid and seeks to repeal green energy incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act, aligning with conservative goals to reverse previous Democratic initiatives. The vote saw two Republican dissenters join a unified Democratic opposition, showcasing the bill’s divisive nature. The Senate is set to deliberate next on this contentious legislation.
House Republicans succeeded in pushing through President Donald Trump's sprawling fiscal package on Thursday, passing by a narrow one-vote margin amidst procedural skirmishes.
The sweeping piece of legislation proposes to extend Trump's 2017 tax cuts, slash $1.5 trillion in federal spending, and impose work requirements on Medicaid recipients.
Two Republicans broke ranks to vote against the bill, joining a united Democratic opposition, highlighting the bill's contentious nature and partisan divide.
This legislation aims to repeal green energy tax credits introduced under the Inflation Reduction Act, marking a significant aim for conservatives to roll back Biden-era policies.
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