Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have confirmed that they will put Trump's tax bill to a vote before dawn on Thursday
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives plan to vote on Trump's tax bill before dawn on Thursday, which aims to extend the tax cuts from 2017 and increase military and immigration enforcement spending. The bill is expected to result in an additional $3.8 trillion in debt over the next decade. Although Republicans hold a slim majority in the House, internal divisions over cuts to Medicaid for low-income families may affect the bill's chances of passing. House Speaker Johnson expressed confidence in securing support
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Reuters Washington, May 22 - Republicans controlling the U.S. House of Representatives are attempting to bring President Trump’s massive tax and spending bill to a vote before dawn on Thursday, following weeks of internal disagreements among Republicans over the extent of spending cuts.
The bill would extend Trump’s landmark tax cuts from 2017, establish new tax breaks for tip income and auto loans, terminate various green energy subsidies, and increase spending on military and immigration enforcement. It would also tighten eligibility requirements for food and medical programs relied upon by millions of low-income Americans.
According to estimates from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, the bill would also add $3.8 trillion to the U.S. debt over the next decade.
Lawmakers will vote early Thursday morning on whether to debate the bill. They will then vote again before sunrise to pass the measure and send it to the Republican-controlled Senate, which may take weeks to act.
However, it remains unclear whether House Speaker Johnson can secure the necessary support from within the Republican Party. The Republicans hold a slim majority in the House with 220 to 212 seats.
There are significant divisions among Republicans on the bill, raising doubts about their ability to unite and pass it in the face of unanimous opposition from Democrats.
Johnson expressed confidence that the bill would pass in the House after meeting with Trump and hardline conservatives at the White House.
The federal Medicaid program for low-income families is a major sticking point among Republicans, with fiscal hawks pushing for cuts to Medicaid to partially offset the costs of the tax provisions in the bill, while moderate Republicans argue that this would hurt voters, whose support they need in the 2026 midterm elections.
However, after Wednesday's meeting at the White House, Republicans unveiled an amendment that includes an agreement reached by Johnson with various factions of the party
