The US House of Representatives narrowly approved a multi-trillion-dollar spending bill, a key victory for former President Donald Trump’s 2025 agenda. The bill passed with a 217-215 vote, with all Democrats opposing and only one Republican, Thomas Massie, voting against it due to concerns over fiscal discipline.
The budget includes $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, partially funded by $2 trillion in spending reductions over the next decade. It also allocates over $100 billion for immigration enforcement and military spending while extending tax breaks from Trump’s first term.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican leaders worked to secure votes, with Trump personally calling hesitant lawmakers to rally support. Despite initial uncertainty, three Republican holdouts—Tim Burchett, Victoria Spartz, and Warren Davidson—ultimately backed the bill.
Democrats criticized the bill, arguing it benefits the wealthy while harming low-income families reliant on Medicaid. The Senate now faces pressure to consider the House’s framework, as Trump has endorsed it. However, the budget must go through further negotiations and reconciliation before becoming law.