On Sunday night, however, the measure survived a crucial House vote and will live to see another day.
11/11 Committees completed their work.
The One Big, Beautiful Bill is on its way to @RulesReps.
Let’s get this done! pic.twitter.com/pFY7DEmicp
— House Republicans (@HouseGOP) May 19, 2025
The vote was close:
It comes after a rebellion by four House conservatives upended plans to advance the bill on Friday morning.
Late-night developments saw members of the House Budget Committee reconvening in Washington for a pivotal 10 p.m. meeting to cast their votes on the progression of the legislation. The panel approved it with a close, almost party-line result of 17 to 16, while four Republicans opted to vote “present.”
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., made an unexpected visit to the committee room just before the proceedings commenced, informing reporters, “We believe tonight will be favorable. We’re on the verge of discovering the outcome.”
Mike Johnson speaks to reporters as House Budget Committee starts reconciliation vote
Concedes there may be a few Republican present votes, but says tonight will be a “big win” pic.twitter.com/vG1jJ8p47F
— Liz Elkind (@liz_elkind) May 19, 2025
