- House Republicans advanced the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” after a prolonged vote.
- President Trump posted angrily on Truth Social urging Republicans to vote yes.
- Democrats unified in opposition, branding the proposal an “ugly bill.”
- Citizen groups like Indivisible say the bill is not yet guaranteed to pass.
Background
After a dramatic vote that remained open for hours, House Republicans cleared a critical hurdle for President Donald Trump’s signature legislation, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) personally worked to persuade five GOP holdouts, ensuring the bill advanced in time for a self-imposed July 4 deadline for final passage.
The legislation, heavily promoted by Trump, combines sweeping tax cuts, social spending reductions, and deregulation measures that Republicans argue are necessary to “revive American greatness.” However, the proposal has triggered fierce backlash from Democrats and advocacy groups who argue it would devastate healthcare access and increase living costs for working families.
Trump Turns Up the Pressure
President Trump took to Truth Social during the ongoing vote, blasting GOP members who were hesitant:
In a follow-up post, he warned of political consequences:
Democrats Reject the “Ugly Bill”
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries voiced strong opposition from the House floor, accusing Republicans of prioritizing wealthy donors over everyday Americans.
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Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) also denounced the bill:
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Grassroots Opposition Builds
According to a report by Democracy Now, grassroots organizations such as Indivisible are mobilizing constituents to oppose the bill. Their co-founder, Ezra Levin, emphasized the uncertain path ahead:
Indivisible is particularly focused on mobilizing voters in Republican and swing districts, urging calls and emails to lawmakers ahead of the expected final vote.
What’s Next
The House is expected to hold a final vote today. The bill’s passage remains uncertain, hinging on whether Speaker Johnson and President Trump can maintain Republican unity amid growing public opposition.
Meanwhile, Democrats continue their nationwide campaign to paint the bill as a threat to middle- and working-class Americans.
(with inputs from Democracy Now, X posts by Rep. Jeffries, House Democrats, and Rep. DeLauro)
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