218–214: The House Passes Trump’s Massive Tax Cut And Spending Bill After All-Night Scramble
The House has officially passed Donald Trump’s significant tax cut and spending bill with a nail-biting 218 to 214 vote, sending it straight to the former president’s desk for signature. This comes after a chaotic night of closed-door negotiations and a historic floor speech from House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who held it down for 8 hours and 44 minutes, stalling the vote in true showman fashion.
This decision is a major win for Trump’s economic vision and sets the tone for what could be a new chapter in federal spending and tax structure. If you’re keeping up with Trump’s legislative wins, make sure you also read our coverage on Vice President JD Vance breaking the Senate tie to pass the “Big Beautiful Bill.”
Despite opposition from within the GOP—particularly House hardliners who weren’t vibing with Senate changes to Medicaid and the rising deficit—the bill made it through untouched. Sources say Trump personally called holdouts and promised to “make the bill better” in the future if they voted yes.
Speaker Mike Johnson wasted no time hyping up the moment:
“This may be the most important vote that any of us take in our entire lifetime,” he declared.
“The President of the United States is waiting with his pen.”
Hakeem Jeffries Holds The Floor For Over 8 Hours In Historic Speech
Before the bill even got to a vote, Hakeem Jeffries came through with the kind of stamina and purpose that had folks across the country paying attention. His 8-hour-and-44-minute speech didn’t just delay the vote—it laid out a vision of resistance, equality, and unity that painted a very different picture of America’s future.
His powerful words marked one of the longest speeches in House history and reminded the nation what Democrats are still fighting for in a political climate increasingly shaped by Trump’s vision.
Mike Johnson Claps Back: “Democrats Deliver Performances, Republicans Deliver Results”
Speaker Mike Johnson didn’t hesitate to clap back at the marathon speech. He took the mic and dropped soundbites that made headlines almost instantly.
“It makes no difference whether our colleagues only across the chamber speak for 25 minutes or 25 hours,” Johnson said. “They can’t change the truth… Today for us is about results.”
“Ronald Reagan used to remind us: you can always trust the American people,” he added. “What they saw on display here today is that Democrats deliver performances and Republicans deliver results.”
Johnson also praised Trump’s bill as a game-changer for every American, saying:
“With one big, beautiful bill, we are going to make this country stronger, safer and more prosperous than ever before.”
What’s In The Bill? Breaking Down Trump’s Big Win
So, what exactly is packed into this legislation? At a glance, Trump’s tax and spending bill includes:
• Historic tax cuts for businesses and working families
• Increased defense spending
Reduced funding for some social programs (sparking criticism from progressives)
• Changes to Medicaid included in the Senate version, despite pushback
• Boosted infrastructure and energy sector support
While the bill’s exact impact will unfold over the coming months, one thing is clear—Trump’s influence is back in full force on Capitol Hill.