The Senate has approved President Donald Trump’s significant legislative proposal, known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," after a marathon voting session. Vice President JD Vance played a crucial role in breaking a tie during the overnight vote, allowing the bill to move forward. This development now sends the legislation back to the House of Representatives for final approval.
The House Rules Committee is set to meet soon to discuss the bill’s next steps. This committee is essential because it decides how the legislation will be presented for debate in the House. A vote on the rules is expected to take place tomorrow morning, with the House scheduled to convene at 9 a.m.
Republican leaders in the House are eager to push the bill through, but they anticipate some delays, particularly from Democratic members who may attempt to stall the proceedings with motions to adjourn. Before the House can debate the Senate’s version of the bill, they must first approve the rules governing that debate.
If all goes according to plan, the House could start discussing the bill by midday and potentially approve it by early afternoon. However, the process on Capitol Hill often faces unexpected delays, and leaders are preparing for challenges ahead.
Republican leadership is encouraging party members to return to the Capitol quickly, emphasizing that the bill’s current form is unlikely to improve. They aim to create a sense of urgency among members to avoid prolonging the session, especially with the Fourth of July holiday approaching.
As the situation develops, the focus remains on how the House will handle the Senate’s version of Trump’s bill, which is crucial for the administration’s agenda.