House passed Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’, Democrats unanimously oppose
May 22, 2025, 10:14 AM | Updated: 10:44 am
President Donald Trump arrives with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) for a House Republican meeting at the U.S. Capitol on May 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo: Kevin Dietsch, Getty Images)
(Photo: Kevin Dietsch, Getty Images)
President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” intending to target tax cuts, a secure border, and more, passed the House of Representatives, in a 215-214 vote.
Trump, in a social media post, stressed his disbelief in the Democrats’ ability to take action and dubbed it the most significant piece of legislation signed in history.
“There is no time to waste,” Trump said. “The Democrats have lost control of themselves, and are aimlessly wandering around, showing no confidence, grit, or determination.”
Washington state’s congressional delegation joined Democrats in unanimously opposing the bill. The pair of Washington Republicans supported the bill.
My full statement on the budget bill, debated and drafted in the middle of the night. pic.twitter.com/XITPZyCPFj
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) May 22, 2025
Significant amendments to the big, beautiful bill
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Republicans revised the bill ahead of the House floor vote. The package includes tax cuts for individuals and businesses, updated work requirements for Medicaid, and funding for Trump’s mass deportation operation.
House Speaker Mike Johnson made several last-minute changes to the bill to address some Republican opposition.
Speaker Johnson’s proposed revisions included a $40,000 federal deduction limit for state and local taxes (SALT), up from the initial $30,000 proposal. There is currently a $10,000 limit on the SALT deductions.
The “big, beautiful bill” now heads to the Republican-controlled Senate, where it will face further amendments over the next several weeks of debate. Trump and GOP leadership hope to have a bill finalized by Independence Day.
House Republicans have DELIVERED on our commitment to permanently extend tax cuts for the middle class and small businesses while eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse within the federal government with H.R. 1.
✅Maintains investments into the future of nuclear energy
✅Makes…— Rep. Dan Newhouse (@RepNewhouse) May 22, 2025
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