Despite Republican divisions, the House has passed President Trump’s sweeping fiscal legislation, following a last-minute push from conservatives like Scott Perry to delay the vote for proper review.
At a Glance
- Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” has passed the House
- The bill includes tax cuts, military spending, and SALT cap adjustments
- Rep. Scott Perry had urged GOP leadership to slow the vote for proper scrutiny
- Internal GOP tensions surfaced but did not block the bill’s advancement
- The legislation now heads to the Senate for further debate
Perry’s Caution Echoes in House Chambers
Before the House vote, Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) made a public appeal to House Speaker Mike Johnson: slow down and review the details. “It’s more important to get it correct than to get it fast,” Perry insisted, speaking to concerns from rank-and-file Republicans who had just received the manager’s amendment.
Perry warned leadership that rushing the process could backfire politically and legislatively. “People like me will be upset if we don’t get a chance to really go through it,” he said, as quoted by Newsweek. Ultimately, despite those concerns, Johnson moved the bill to a successful floor vote.
Divided Yet Determined: Trump’s Agenda Advances
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” now proceeds to the Senate, where it faces further scrutiny. The legislation bundles major Trump priorities—extended tax cuts, expanded military funding, and proposed revisions to the SALT deduction cap. While President Trump has lauded “unbelievable unity,” internal GOP disputes told a more complicated story.
Conservatives demanded sharper budget cuts, while moderates resisted provisions that threatened popular programs in their districts. The SALT cap adjustment remained a sticking point for Republicans from states like California and New York, who pushed for relief for their constituents.
Watch a report: Trump’s ‘Beautiful Bill’ stirs GOP tension in House.
Next Stop: The Senate Showdown
With the bill’s passage in the House, attention now shifts to the Senate, where the legislation may undergo further amendments or stall amid bipartisan concerns. Trump allies see the House vote as a win for his legislative clout, but critics warn the underlying divisions haven’t gone away.
Speaker Johnson faces ongoing pressure to maintain cohesion within the Republican caucus as more Trump-era initiatives come down the pipeline. For now, the “beautiful bill” has cleared its first major hurdle—despite the cautionary words from Scott Perry and others pushing for precision over speed.
