House Passes ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ by Narrow 215-214 Vote

The House of Representatives has narrowly passed the H.R.1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act in a 215–214 vote, marking a significant but deeply polarizing legislative victory for the Republican leadership and the Trump administration.

The final vote came after a marathon overnight session filled with procedural standoffs, amendments, and impassioned floor speeches from both sides of the aisle. All Democrats voted against the measure, joined by two Republican lawmakers who cited “constitutional and fiscal concerns.”

Republicans held on to just three votes of breathing room in the closely-divided House, making the passage one of the most suspenseful floor showdowns of the 119th Congress to date.

House Republicans hailed the bill’s passage as a transformative moment, calling it a “legislative cornerstone” of the Trump administration’s second-term agenda. House Speaker Mike Johnson praised the effort, saying it proves the GOP can govern boldly and decisively.

Critics, however, slammed the bill’s sweeping provisions and lack of bipartisan support. Democratic leaders accused Republicans of ramming through a package that prioritizes ideological victories over practical solutions for working Americans.

“They’ve written a bill so packed with partisan overreach that even some in their own party couldn’t stomach it,” said Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on the House floor during final remarks.

Now that the bill has cleared the House, it faces a tougher climb in the Senate, where Democrats still hold enough seats to block it or force major amendments. Republican Senate leaders have vowed to push the measure through before the July recess.

The full text of the legislation and current status can be tracked on the official Congress.gov H.R.1 page.