Big Beautiful Bill Passed: What's in Trump's megabill and when will it go into effect? These Republicans voted against it
Big Beautiful Bill passed another test and just needs President Donald Trump's signature now to become law. The House of Representatives has passed it. The Big Beautiful Bill is a sweeping domestic policy package championed by President Donald Trump. The legislation now heads to his desk for final approval after intense negotiations, speeches and party-line efforts to secure its passage.On Thursday morning, House Republicans voted to pass Trump's Big Beautiful Bill. The bill includes tax cuts and funding increases for the Pentagon and border security. It also contains reductions to Medicaid and other federal programs. The vote followed the Senate's approval earlier this week.
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Republican leaders, including Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, worked to unite their party around Trump's agenda. Their efforts resulted in the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB), six months into Trump's second term. This marks his first major legislative win of the term.The bill includes the following:
Major tax cuts
Increased Pentagon funding
Expanded border security budgets
Spending cuts to federal social programs
Largest downsizing of the federal safety net in decades These policies aim to reflect Trump's campaign promises on spending, immigration and tax reform.
Two Republican representatives, Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, voted against the bill. Massie said the bill 'wasn't beautiful enough' to earn his vote. Democrats also opposed the bill due to the significant cuts to federal programs.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries used the House's 'magic minute' rule to deliver a marathon speech lasting more than seven hours in opposition to the bill. His speech aimed to delay the final vote and protest the bill's social cuts. Johnson criticized the effort, calling it a waste of time.
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Now that the House has passed the Big Beautiful Bill, it will be sent to President Trump. His signature is expected soon, making the bill law. The bill will go into effect after President Trump signs it. Some provisions may begin immediately, while others will be phased in over months. The bill's provisions will affect a broad range of Americans, including seniors, students, parents, and low-income families.A bill in the House requires a simple majority to pass. With 435 voting members, 218 votes are needed. Republicans currently hold a majority in the House, with over 220 seats.
What does the Big Beautiful Bill do?
The bill provides tax cuts, increases Pentagon and border funding, and reduces spending on federal programs, including Medicaid and other social safety nets.
Which Republicans voted against the Big Beautiful Bill?
Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania were the only Republicans who voted against the bill in the House.
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