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Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill Act’ Squeaks Through House by a Single Vote

In a dramatic early morning session on May 22, 2025, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed President Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act” with a razor-thin margin of 215-214. This sweeping tax and spending legislation, a cornerstone of Trump’s second-term agenda, now heads to the Senate, where it faces an uncertain future. The bill’s passage marks a significant victory for Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson, but the contentious vote and deep divisions within the GOP highlight the challenges ahead for this ambitious policy package. A Bill Packed with Promises The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act is a sprawling, 1,100-page legislative behemoth that aims to cement Trump’s domestic priorities. At its core, the bill permanently extends the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was set to expire at the end of 2025. It also introduces new tax breaks, including exemptions on tips, overtime wages, and interest on car loans for American-made vehicles. Other provisions includ...